In the UK, anybody over the age of 18 can purchase a drone and, after a quick, online multiple-choice quiz, register and fly it. Legally, any adult can fly lightweight drones recreationally without a license. However, if you are more serious about flying and want to use drone piloting as a way of making money, you need to apply for a Permission for Commercial Operations … [Read more...] about Earning Your Drone License in the U.K.: Your Questions Answered
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French Drone Company Covers Democratic Debates
Last month’s Democratic presidential debate may have been divisive to many American voters, but one issue without debate is the crystal-clear aerial footage provided by drone company Elistair. During the Jan. 14 televised debate, the company’s tethered drone system provided 13 hours of live footage on CNN at Drake University in Iowa. With the support of Vector Solutions, the … [Read more...] about French Drone Company Covers Democratic Debates
South Korea Taking a Major Place in the Global Drone Industry
At drone shows around the world companies from South Korea (Republic of Korea) have taken a major place - and this week in Rwanda, South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the World Banks Group's Korea Office, and the Korea Green Growth Trust Fund joined global partners to produce this week's African Drone Forum. At sessions on unmanned traffic management … [Read more...] about South Korea Taking a Major Place in the Global Drone Industry
FAA Policy Could Redefine Drone Classifications
In a move that may clear the way for more drone-delivery projects, the FAA this week released a proposal to certify some drones as a “special class” of aircraft. The notice of policy will allow the FAA flexibility to create new types of certificates based on specific functions as drone tech evolves. The agency would be able to approve special designs to unmanned aircraft in … [Read more...] about FAA Policy Could Redefine Drone Classifications
Fully Automated Drone Solutions and 5G Networks are a Game Changing Combination
A DRONELIFE Exlusive interview with Dor Abuhasira, Co-Founder and CEO of Percepto. Of all of the buzz words used in the drone industry in 2019, "automation" was one of the biggest. Along with AI , drone companies touted automation in every aspect of drone use. There are not many drone companies, however, for whom autonomous flight truly means flight without the presence of … [Read more...] about Fully Automated Drone Solutions and 5G Networks are a Game Changing Combination
