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
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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
Listen to This! The BBB Bistro Podcast – Consumer Insights on Drones
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Podcast Series, The Bistro, features a drone panel this week - with DRONELIFE Editor-in-Chief Miriam McNabb and Matt Scassero, Director of the UMD UAS Test Site. Listen to Matt and Miriam discuss the biggest achievements - and hurdles - for the commercial drone industry. From the BBB Show Notes: We are on the brink of a whole new era of … [Read more...] about Listen to This! The BBB Bistro Podcast – Consumer Insights on Drones
Department of the Interior to Permanently Halt Drone Programs
The Financial Times has today reported that the US Department of the Interior is planning to ground its civilian drone program for good in response to growing concerns that hardware made wholly or partly in China could pose a security risk. The latest move by the Trump administration will see the DOI halt the use of its fleet of nearly 1,000 drones. The entirety of DOI’s … [Read more...] about Department of the Interior to Permanently Halt Drone Programs
