Company says proposed “military-grade” categories could reach aircraft used in public safety, agriculture, inspection and other civilian applications DJI is warning U.S. drone operators that a Federal Communications Commission proposal targeting certain foreign-made “military-grade” drones could reach much further than the terminology suggests. In a new response to the FCC’s … [Read more...] about DJI Warns FCC Proposal Could Restrict Widely Used Commercial Drones
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Texas Surf Fishermen Fight to Change Drone Drop Bait Laws
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill A group of Texas surf fishermen are lobbying for the revision of a federal law which prohibits the use of drones to drop bait to attract fish in the deep waters off the nation’s beaches too far from the shore to cast a line. As of Monday, December 15, a MoveOn.org petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department seeking the change … [Read more...] about Texas Surf Fishermen Fight to Change Drone Drop Bait Laws
Industry Task Group Forms to Develop Drone Show Safety Standards
ASTM International initiative aims to promote safety across fast-growing drone show sector A new task group under ASTM International has been formed to develop formal technical standards for drone show operations. The move comes amid the rapid global expansion of drone light displays and follows a rare accident this year at a Florida drone show that resulted in the injury of a … [Read more...] about Industry Task Group Forms to Develop Drone Show Safety Standards
SPH Engineering Launches Free Drone Show Software Lite License
New License Tier Makes Drone Light Shows More Accessible to Creators, Educators, and Hobbyist SPH Engineering, the developer of Drone Show Software, has announced a new free software tier designed to bring drone-based entertainment to a broader audience. The Drone Show Software (DSS) Lite License allows users to create and run synchronized light shows with up to 20 drones, … [Read more...] about SPH Engineering Launches Free Drone Show Software Lite License
FAA Releases New FRIA Map for Drone Pilots
Finding FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Made Easier with New Online Map With the arrival of summer, drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more outdoor activities. As drone flying gains popularity, it’s crucial for pilots to adhere to FAA regulations, including the Remote ID rule, which requires all registered drones to broadcast identification and location information while … [Read more...] about FAA Releases New FRIA Map for Drone Pilots
