From the Publisher, Alan Phillips Sally French, Social Media Editor and Drone Reporter for MarketWatch (aka The Drone Girl) wrote an interesting piece on investing in the drone industry last week. For many of us who actively follow the drone industry, the question wasn’t about investing in the growth of this new sector, but rather when. When would there be a clear path to … [Read more...] about A Big Day For the Drone Industry
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How will Part 107 Change the Commercial Drone Space?
Guest post by Enrico Shaefer, DroneLawPro — Everyone in the UAV community has the same question. When will the FAA finalize and implement its proposed Small Unmanned Arial System (sUAS) rule, Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations? As most people in the UAV space understand, the FAA is proposing to amend the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FAR") to adopt specific rules … [Read more...] about How will Part 107 Change the Commercial Drone Space?
Why CA is the Worst State for Drones
Commentary. Lawmakers in CA seem to be doing their best to kill the booming drone industry, making CA the worst state for drones in the country. When the 2016 FAA Reauthorization package was under discussion in the Senate last month, one of the most vocal naysayers was CA Senator Dianne Feinstein, who took the argument that states should have the right to form their own … [Read more...] about Why CA is the Worst State for Drones
Is Geofencing the Best Solution to Rogue Pilots?
You've probably seen in the news that a drone collided with a plane outside of Heathrow airport, London. Understandably, it's a big story that has attracted plenty of attention. But it's fair to say that the world's media, and indeed some senior figures in governments and police departments, have reacted disproportionately, with many suggesting that it's high time for … [Read more...] about Is Geofencing the Best Solution to Rogue Pilots?
Now We Know: Drone Collision with British Airways Jet
Commentary. It's finally happened - a drone reportedly collided with a passenger plane this weekend. The British Metropolitan Police say that the pilot of an Airbus A320 approaching Heathrow Airport says that he believed a drone struck the front of the plane. Police based at Heathrow have launched an investigation, and pilots and authorities have called for stricter … [Read more...] about Now We Know: Drone Collision with British Airways Jet
