In November of 2016, I met Damon Henry - and his drone startup, Asylon - for the first time. We met at a drone expo, where Henry had reached out to see if I would cover the battery swap station that they were displaying. I am always inclined to answer emails that come directly from the CEO, and we set up a meeting. Henry and his team were young, enthusiastic, and … [Read more...] about The Evolution of a Drone Startup: How Asylon Took Their Place in the Drone Industry
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DJI on U.S. Government Drone Regulation and Fear-Based Policies: “Everyone Pays”
In the final keynote address of DJI Airworks 2020, DJI's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman talked about the direction U.S. government drone regulation is taking - and spoke out against fear-based policies. U.S. government drone regulation has increasingly focused on security, with drones in the cross-fire of the U.S.- China trade war. Regulations that propose … [Read more...] about DJI on U.S. Government Drone Regulation and Fear-Based Policies: “Everyone Pays”
Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
Last week, at the FAA UAS Symposium, the FAA unveiled the new Public Safety Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight (TBVLOS) waiver for first responders. The Tactical BVLOS waiver provides public safety professionals with permission to fly beyond visual line of sight when it counts most - in cases of extreme emergency. "In a time of extreme emergencies to safeguard … [Read more...] about Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
Government Approved Drones: U.S. Dept. of Defense Releases List of 5 “Trusted” Drone Options
As a next step to the U.S. government's ban on Chinese-manufactured drones, including the world's largest manufacturer, DJI; the U.S. Department of Defense has released a list of government approved drones. The list of products, referred to as "Blue sUAS," come from 5 different manufacturers: Skydio, Parrot, Altavian, Teal Drones, and Vantage Robotics. The Defense … [Read more...] about Government Approved Drones: U.S. Dept. of Defense Releases List of 5 “Trusted” Drone Options
Drones in Law Enforcement: Essex Police Explains How They’ve Made it Work (VIDEO)
There are tremendous benefits realized from using drones in law enforcement: in a good program, drones enhance safety for both officers and the community. Now, early adopters of drones in law enforcement are able to share their results and help other departments get started. In the U.K., the Essex Police Department began their drone program in 2016 - after four years, they've … [Read more...] about Drones in Law Enforcement: Essex Police Explains How They’ve Made it Work (VIDEO)
