The FAA has announced nine partner additions to its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative. The collaborative program between the FAA and drone industry stakeholders provides near real-time processing of airspace authorizations for Part 107 drone operators seeking to fly in controlled airspace. The five-month onboarding process started in … [Read more...] about DJI, KittyHawk and More: FAA Announce Nine New LAANC Partners
Is DJI’s ‘Trade Up’ Program Worth It?
DJI launched a 'Trade Up' program earlier in the summer, offering drone pilots a way to trade in their old gear for credit to spend on DJI products. The idea is certainly a winner. Plenty of pilots have old drones sitting around collecting dust. Why not clear some space and put them towards getting a newer model? The program also extends to cell phones and tablets, which is … [Read more...] about Is DJI’s ‘Trade Up’ Program Worth It?
Back Market Starts Selling Refurbished Drones
As drones get easier to fly and aerial photography from around the world continues to go viral, more and more people want in on the action. And that means more retailers are vying to be drone distribution points, too. As we've seen before with the likes of Fat Lama, plenty of tech rental companies and resellers are branching into the world of drones. Back Market starts … [Read more...] about Back Market Starts Selling Refurbished Drones
DJI Opens UAS Training Centers in Europe
DJI has launched a UTC (Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center) program in the Netherlands. The move will provide businesses and commercial pilots in Europe with a place to train and learn how best to use drone technology for professional applications. The European UTC program will offer training in the classroom and in the field across two campuses in the Netherlands. Each … [Read more...] about DJI Opens UAS Training Centers in Europe
Piloting a Drone With Eye-Tracking Glasses
With the steady improvement of autonomous flight modes and safety features from DJI and futuristic computer vision from the likes of Skydio, you might think that the way we pilot drones is only heading one way: to true autonomy. Also known as not really needing to pilot them at all. As exciting as that might be for businesses seeking to automate operations, it doesn't sound … [Read more...] about Piloting a Drone With Eye-Tracking Glasses
