Sponsored post from DroneLaw.Pro Whether you are an established drone service company, or a newcomer, there is something about the beginning of a new year which inspires optimism. There is every reason to believe that this optimism for drone pilots will pay off in 2017. Here are five things you need to know for your Part 107 drone pilot business to succeed in 2017: 1. … [Read more...] about Five Things Your Part 107 Drone Business Needs to Succeed in 2017
Commentary
Mozambique Incident Did NOT Involve a Drone
News and Commentary. Here we go again. Mea Culpa, even DRONELIFE thought the pictures showed evidence of a drone strike. The story seemed to add up: the pictures showing a torn radome of a passenger jet in Mozambique and crew reports of hearing a loud impact noise appeared to indicate that something heavier than a bird had hit the plane. The mining sites that surround the … [Read more...] about Mozambique Incident Did NOT Involve a Drone
The DJI Mavic Pro: A DroneLife Hands On Review
Guest post by Terry Holland — The unit I bought arrived as a Christmas gift just a couple of days prior to the day but as soon as weather allowed (a very impatient week) I ventured out for a series of test flights to put together this quick first impression. I won’t waste your time parroting back design specs and sales promotion material. You can easily find that … [Read more...] about The DJI Mavic Pro: A DroneLife Hands On Review
7 Commercial Drone Predictions for 2017
Guest post by Drone Industry Insights — Many experts saw the 2016 rollout of Part 107 from the FAA as a watershed moment for the commercial drone industry as a whole. For a long time, organizations of all sizes stayed away from fully exploring UAV technology because of the hurdles and uncertainty associated with securing a Section 333 Exemption. Under Part 107 though, … [Read more...] about 7 Commercial Drone Predictions for 2017
Industries Shifting: DJI Takes Majority Ownership of Camera Maker Hasselblad
The Luminous Landscape, is reporting that DJI, the Chinese drone manufacturer, has taken a majority ownership position in the legendary Swedish camera manufacturer, Hasselblad. The move marks a significant sea change for the two industries represent: thenascent drone industry and the aging camera industry. TechCrunch has confirmed the story based on statements from “multiple … [Read more...] about Industries Shifting: DJI Takes Majority Ownership of Camera Maker Hasselblad
