One of the world’s largest aviation advocacy groups is flying high on the tailwinds of recent FAA regulatory changes to drone rules. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is lauding the agency’s recent publication of Part 89 as well as the overhaul of Part 107 on Jan. 15. Writing in a recent news release, AOPA editor Jim Moore noted the modifications in both … [Read more...] about Major Aviation Advocacy Group Lauds FAA Drone Rule Changes
American Robotics Snags First-ever FAA Approval to Fly Automated BVLOS Drones
Commercial drone provider American Robotics this week flew into rarified skies, becoming the first company approved by the FAA to operate automated drones without human operators on-site. The authorization allows American Robotics to deploy its Scout drone system with acoustic Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) technology that enables drones to maintain a safe distance from other … [Read more...] about American Robotics Snags First-ever FAA Approval to Fly Automated BVLOS Drones
French Drone Maker Unleashes Autonomous Swarm Concept at CES 2021
During CES 2021, French drone manufacturer Icarus Swarms announced a new UAS product line targeting security and emergency first-response industries. A company spokesperson says the new line is “based on a pioneering technology using intelligent pathfinding algorithms and microdrones coordinated in a swarm.” Icarus officials hope the new technology will “transform” … [Read more...] about French Drone Maker Unleashes Autonomous Swarm Concept at CES 2021
Sony Launches Airpeak Drone Project at CES
Sony is lifting its cameras to new heights with a drone project. At CES 2021, the Japanese electronics giant this week announced the release of a new drone called Airpeak. The company says it’s capable of “dynamic filming and precise, stable flight, and aims to contribute to the world of entertainment while also pursuing new possibilities for creative expression.” Airpeak … [Read more...] about Sony Launches Airpeak Drone Project at CES
Autel Announces Dragonfish Drone Ahead of CES
Ahead of CES 2021, drone company Autel announced the release of the new Dragonfish flight platform for the second quarter of this year. A fixed-wing drone, Dragonfish offers a 120-minute flight time as well as takeoff/landing capabilities in space-restricted areas and an deployment assembly time of under three minutes. With a range of up to 18.6 miles, the Dragonfish also … [Read more...] about Autel Announces Dragonfish Drone Ahead of CES
