The FAA and Department of Interior have agreed to restrict unauthorized drone flights of DOI sites inlcuding the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. Here is the full text of the statement from the FAA. At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the … [Read more...] about FAA & Dept of Interior Restrict Drone Flights Over Federal Landmarks
Atlas Dynamics: Professional Tricopter for Commercial Flight Ops
The Roswell Test Flight Crew met with several companies while attending Interdrone in Las Vegas recently. In this episode, Patrick Sherman of the Roswell Flight Test Crew hears from Guy Cherni of Atlas Dynamics, which has developed a tricopter specifically for commercial and industrial drone operations. Based in Latvia, Atlas has developed its platform for maximum flight … [Read more...] about Atlas Dynamics: Professional Tricopter for Commercial Flight Ops
DELAIR to Announce the UX11, New Compact Fixed Wing Drone
DELAIR is scheduled to introduce its next-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for survey-grade photogrammetric mapping at INTERGEO 2017 on September 26th in Berlin, Germany. The UX11 is a small fixed-wing UAV that combines an integrated onboard system, industry-grade sensors, limitless communication range and PPK centimeter-level positioning. The company states that the … [Read more...] about DELAIR to Announce the UX11, New Compact Fixed Wing Drone
5 Ways to Become a Better Drone Pilot
Sponsored post by Kristine Kiernan , Embry-Riddle — Whether you are a novice pilot taking your new drone out of its box for the first time, or an experienced Part 107 professional drone pilot, there are dozens of opportunities to learn and grow in your skills and abilities. But with so many options, how do you know where to start? Here are my top five ways to improve your … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Become a Better Drone Pilot
Embry-Riddle & Daytona Police Collaborate to Assess Hurricane Damage Using UAV
Sgt. Tim Ehrenkaufer of the Daytona Beach Police Department commended Embry-Riddle professors for their help in assessing the damage from Hurricane Irma and he looks forward to working with the university and students in the future. “We were able to get a good overall perspective of areas we couldn’t see from the ground, which we will be able to use for reimbursement with … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle & Daytona Police Collaborate to Assess Hurricane Damage Using UAV
