Since Part 107 was enacted last year, more than 30,000 drone pilots have received their certification and joined the marketplace of commercial operators. For some, getting the license was the easy part: but finding steady work can be more challenging. Adding mapping skills to your portfolio can be a game changer - drone mapping pilots are in demand. Part of the reason for … [Read more...] about Drone Pilots Wanted: Why Drone Mapping is the Skill You Need
Uplift Data Partners Grows Leadership Team
Uplift Data Partners, a Chicago based drone flight-operation management and data analysis firm, announced today announced the appointment of two executives to round out its engineering and sales teams. The company is anticipating a stage of accelerated growth and wants to be in a position to meet expected market demand for its services. “The construction industry isn’t known … [Read more...] about Uplift Data Partners Grows Leadership Team
3 Steps to Getting a Job in the Drone Industry
Since Part 107 was implemented, it's easier than ever to get a commercial drone license. Getting a good job in the drone industry, however, can prove more difficult. If you're a student trying to break in to the industry or a seasoned professional looking for a career change, start planning to be the right candidate for a job from the beginning. #1. Choose Your Focus. The … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Getting a Job in the Drone Industry
InterDrone Acquired
MELVILLE, N.Y., March 13, 2017 — BZ Media LLC announced today that InterDrone™ The International Drone Conference & Exposition has been acquired by Emerald Expositions LLC, the largest producer of trade shows in North America. InterDrone 2016 drew 3,518 attendees from 54 different countries on 6 continents and the event featured 155 exhibitors and sponsors. The 2017 event … [Read more...] about InterDrone Acquired
Who Benefits from AirMap and its Digital Certificates for Drones?
Airmap, with its low-altitude airspace management platform for drones, continues to garner international market share and new investment, but some uses for its digital certificates raise questions about their role in future airspace regulation. THE FACTS: Airmap provides low-altitude navigational data and communication tools to the drone industry. In February 2017, they … [Read more...] about Who Benefits from AirMap and its Digital Certificates for Drones?
