We've gotten a lot of questions and comments about Remote ID for Drones - and with good reason. This regulation is important: it has the potential to impact all drone operations in the country. It's also technical, and challenging to understand. This guest post is a longer read - a dive into the topic that provides definitions of the terms and an overview of the work that … [Read more...] about The Deep Dive into Remote ID for Drones: What It Is, What it Means, and What’s Next
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Drone Disinfection: JD Joins the Fight to Prevent an Epidemic [VIDEO]
Chinese delivery giant JD has joined the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. JD.com reports that the company flew two drones spraying disinfectant in Ordos City, an important industrial city in Inner Mongolia, China. "With an increasing number of people returning back to work from their hometowns following the Spring Festival holiday, JD’s drones have helped the … [Read more...] about Drone Disinfection: JD Joins the Fight to Prevent an Epidemic [VIDEO]
17 Days Left to Comment on Remote ID for Drones: What the Comments Look Like So Far
The FAA announced a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Remote ID for drones on 12/31/2019. The comment period required by federal law is open until March 2, 2020 (if you wish to comment, you may review the NPRM and do so here.) Over 13,000 comments have been submitted so far - and from "over-regulation at its finest" to "unreasonable" and "deeply concerned," … [Read more...] about 17 Days Left to Comment on Remote ID for Drones: What the Comments Look Like So Far
Earning Your Drone License in the U.K.: Your Questions Answered
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
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
