Commentary. The United States House and Senate have - finally - agreed upon another short-term fix to the problem of FAA Reauthorization; but the compromise doesn't go as far as earlier proposals to help the drone industry. The new bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through September of 2017 is the end result of months of wrangling. The House introduced … [Read more...] about FAA / Congress Compromise Will Do Little for U.S. Drone Market
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4 Autonomous Sports Drones for Extreme Photography
So you're looking for a self-flying drone as extreme as the sports you're into. It needs to be rugged, smart, versatile, fast, and ready to go at the touch of a button. Essentially, you want your sports drone to be a flying cameraman, capable of shooting high-quality video while you focus on looking awesome. But with so many sports drones out there tailored to outdoor … [Read more...] about 4 Autonomous Sports Drones for Extreme Photography
What Could Hillary Have for the Drone Industry?
Last week, we looked at what a Trump presidency could mean for the drone industry. This week, we'll take a look at what Hillary might have in store for drones, based on her stated positions and the issues she supports. We're neutral parties - except for being firmly behind innovation and the drone business. Technology and Innovation Let's start with the positive: the … [Read more...] about What Could Hillary Have for the Drone Industry?
A Drone On Every Job Site
By Mike Winn, CEO and co-founder, DroneDeploy — With the passing of Part 107, the drone industry is finally poised to truly spread its wings. Part 107, the FAA’s operating rules for commercial drones, is a step change for businesses’ ability to use drones at scale. It’s going to unleash a tidal wave of commercial drone adoption. This year we’ve seen many big businesses go … [Read more...] about A Drone On Every Job Site
Why InterDrone is the one Drone Event which needs to be on your Calendar!
We partner with many great conference and event providers in the drone market. But one has jumped out of the proverbial gate faster than all others: InterDrone. Only in its second year, InterDrone has become the CES (or Comdex for you old guys) of the new drone economy. This year’s event (Las Vegas September 7th-9th at the Paris Hotel) provides a vast tapestry of drone … [Read more...] about Why InterDrone is the one Drone Event which needs to be on your Calendar!
