In this week's column - the mistakes and misconceptions about flying under a public safety COA, as Steve Rhode talks about his recent interview of FAA representative John Meehan. The following is one of a biweekly series on public safety drone issues by Steve Rhode, Chief Pilot with the Wake Forest Fire Department and the North Carolina Public Safety Drone Academy, and … [Read more...] about Public Safety COA: FAA Expert Talks Mistakes and Misconceptions – Steve Rhode’s Public Safety Drone Column
European Drone Regulations: EASA Basic Regulation, and What’s Next
Recently published European drone regulations provide operations- and risk-based rules for drone operations. Here, former EASA Pincipal Advisor explains the European regulatory system: and gives an update on the new developments on the horizon. Drone Life - Drones are Flying High in Europe! By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor European drones are flying high, as … [Read more...] about European Drone Regulations: EASA Basic Regulation, and What’s Next
Canadian Drone Industry is Taking Off: An Insider View of Canada’s Regulations and New Developments
The Canadian drone industry is thriving - and regulations are moving forward rapidly. Dawn Zoldi gets an inside view from Glenn Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace, on how those regulations are developing and what's coming next. Take Off in the Great White North! By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor Canadian drones are really taking off. Glenn Lynch, CEO of Volatus … [Read more...] about Canadian Drone Industry is Taking Off: An Insider View of Canada’s Regulations and New Developments
Building a Drone Safety Management System: The Four Pillars
A drone safety management system (SMS) is critical to building a culture of safety in the organization. Safety expert Fred Roggero explains how to develop an effective SMS. Don’t Fly Blind - The Four Pillars of Safety Management By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi (Guest Contributor) A solid Safety Management System (SMS) will drive an organization’s safety culture. A … [Read more...] about Building a Drone Safety Management System: The Four Pillars
Drone Swarms: the Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
By: Dawn M.K Zoldi The buzz around drone swarms, multiple unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capable of coordinating their actions to accomplish shared objectives, has created a bad image in the minds of many. “Swarm” has a negative connotation, evoking images of killer bees, hornets and other things that sting, hurt and, in some cases, kill. However, swarm tech can bring a … [Read more...] about Drone Swarms: the Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
