Commentary Tomorrow’s weather in Santa Clara looks to be ideal, sunny, and in the low 70s. A perfect day for everything from a picnic to a Super Bowl. The one thing you can't do is fly a drone. For that you will have to get into the car and drive a while. The FAA has imposed a 32-mile ban on UAS flights around Levi Stadium for safety and security purposes. The Super Bowl … [Read more...] about A Look Back @ This Week in Drones: Super Bowl Ban, Blumenauer, and Eagles
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Six Trends Driving the Commercial Drone Market in 2016 and Beyond
by Colin Snow, Drone Analyst, Research & Advisors “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – attributed to Yogi Berra I was recently asked in an interview to discuss four or five trends that I see as major drivers in the commercial drone industry today and what manufacturers and service providers might focus on in the future. That sounds simple … [Read more...] about Six Trends Driving the Commercial Drone Market in 2016 and Beyond
Tile Tracks Lost Drone
So I love my Tile! I love it almost as much as I loved my TiVo in 2000! That's a lot! The Tile is a $25 tiny Bluetooth tracker that helps find your lost stuff in seconds. It's a required item for each one of my kids (who have a SLIGHT tendency to lose everything). For me, its attached to my drone and I have a great tool for finding your lost drone. Although I haven't lost … [Read more...] about Tile Tracks Lost Drone
FAA Resolutions We Hope for in 2016
Commentary The rapid growth of the UAS industry has been a regulatory challenge for the FAA. Of all the trends and developments of the past year the response of this agency to the developing drone market is one of the most important. We hope that the FAA will listen, learn and resolve to lose their ham-fisted approach to UAS regulations in 2016 by: continuing to review … [Read more...] about FAA Resolutions We Hope for in 2016
