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 Short-Term FAA Compromise Dumps on Drones
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Does DJI’s Geofencing Update Go Far Enough?
The constant barrage of negative publicity facing the drone industry is more often than not down to two things. The first is the media, which often enjoys taking situations way out of proportion and sensationalizing news to sell papers and drive traffic - how about the plastic bag that 'collided' with a plane in London earlier this year? The second reason that the fire of … [Read more...] about Does DJI’s Geofencing Update Go Far Enough?
Can Kespry Overcome Its Brand Challenge?
Its enterprise drone is fit for construction, mining, and insurance companies, but the question is whether companies already catering to those audiences and adding drone capabilities will win out over this well-funded newcomer. QuickTake THE FACTS: In June 2016, drone manufacturer Kespry announced the close of a $16 million Series B equity financing round. It included … [Read more...] about Can Kespry Overcome Its Brand Challenge?
Drone Regulations Pushing U.S. Companies Out: Who’s Leaving, and Why it Matters
News and Commentary. Recent changes to commercial drone regulations have given some businesses hope that the country is moving towards a regulatory environment that encourages the drone industry, but some companies have already been pushed to test innovation outside of the U.S. When Part 107 was released last week, some industry stakeholders expressed hope that the new drone … [Read more...] about Drone Regulations Pushing U.S. Companies Out: Who’s Leaving, and Why it Matters
Market Impact of the FAA Small Drone Rule
Barriers to entry are lower, but high margin operations are still restricted. QuickTake THE FACTS: By now you probably know that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally released Part 107, the Small UAS Rule (June 21, 2016), which covers operational use of commercial drones in U.S. airspace. This comes after several years of missed deadlines. You can read the … [Read more...] about Market Impact of the FAA Small Drone Rule
