This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Bear Mitigation Technology Showcase highlights surveillance, deterrence and legal-support programs from JUIDA member organizations as bear sightings rise nationwide. Japan's UAS Industrial Development Association has launched a Bear … [Read more...] about Drones vs. Bears? JUIDA Spotlights Six Solutions Across Japan
Drones in the News
How the World Is Addressing Human Factors in Drone Operations
Part 2 of DRONELIFE's Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations As commercial drone operations become more complex, regulators around the world are working to address new safety challenges. Much of that effort has focused on aircraft, airspace, and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. Increasingly, however, attention is … [Read more...] about How the World Is Addressing Human Factors in Drone Operations
New FCC Language Reveals Next Phase of Trusted Drone Policy
Latest FCC notice suggests Conditional Approval is becoming a long-term compliance framework rather than a temporary exemption program The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added two more uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to its growing list of devices exempt from the agency's Covered List. But the most significant development may not be the addition of two new … [Read more...] about New FCC Language Reveals Next Phase of Trusted Drone Policy
Mind Over Drone: How Cognitive Load and Pilot Fatigue Are Reshaping Flight Safety
Part 1 of DRONELIFE's Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations In this three-part DRONELIFE guest series, transportation and aviation experts Aloha Ley and Giovanni Carnaroli examine the human dimension of drone operations through the lens of current research and operational experience. Rather than focusing solely on technology, … [Read more...] about Mind Over Drone: How Cognitive Load and Pilot Fatigue Are Reshaping Flight Safety
Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
UC Berkeley research presented in Korea finds that dynamic fares could strengthen the business case for airport air taxi service Can Urban Air Mobility (UAM) work? Research presented at Korea Drone and UAM Expo suggests dynamic pricing could make airport air taxis economically viable. While much of the urban air mobility (UAM) conversation has focused on aircraft … [Read more...] about Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
