From the Publisher's Desk I started out in the computer industry in the early 80's. In 1982, I bought Radio Shack's TRS-80 for a little over $700, a computer that I still have to this day. Unlike antique automobiles or fine wines, my TRS-80's value hasn't grown with age. In 1984, I purchased a Compaq Portable, a computer that I would lug through America's airports for three … [Read more...] about Drones: It feels like 1983!
Five Birdies and One DJI Phantom Drone for Golfer Bradley
DRONELIFE is headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Keegan Bradley played golf for Hopkinton High School. So it was with great interest that we consumed YouTube's video intersection of Bradley's golf game and a DJI Phantom Drone. According to the YouTube description, Keegan got tired of the drone's buzzing and decided to switch from putting practice to drone … [Read more...] about Five Birdies and One DJI Phantom Drone for Golfer Bradley
The FAA’s Drone Certificate of Authorization Process
When the FAA directed the University of Missouri's Drone Class to discontinue their outdoor labs, they suggested that a Certificate of Authorization (COA) could be requested. COAs are available to public entities that want to fly a drone or UAS in civil airspace. Common applications for COAs include law enforcement, firefighting, border patrol, disaster relief, search and … [Read more...] about The FAA’s Drone Certificate of Authorization Process
St. Louis Law Firm Launches Drone Law Practice
St. Louis, MO (April 14, 2014) -- Given the emerging UAS industry, its projected $80 billion-plus economic impact over the next decade, evolving regulatory environment, and Sandler Law’s experience and related knowledge - Sandler Law announces the launch of its comprehensive and client focused Drone Law Practice. Our Drone Law Practice is a natural extension of our … [Read more...] about St. Louis Law Firm Launches Drone Law Practice
New List Keeps Track of Drone Accidents and Crashes
American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson wrote "The chances that your tombstone will read 'Killed by Asteroid' are about the same as they'd be for 'Killed in Airplane Crash." In other words, its highly unlikely you will ever be struck by a random object falling out of the sky. However, with the advent of new flying technology comes new risks in the form of … [Read more...] about New List Keeps Track of Drone Accidents and Crashes
