One of the great aspects of being present at the Commercial UAV Expo Europe, held this week in Amsterdam, is the opportunity to speak directly to some of the thought leaders in the global drone industry. DRONELIFE spoke with Marc Kegelaers: pilot, thought leader, CEO of Unifly, and an important player in the development of a global unmanned traffic management (UTM) … [Read more...] about DroneLife Exclusive: An Interview with Marc Kegelaers, CEO of UNIFLY
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A Swiss Regulatory Take on Drone Regulations and Paying for UTM services
The Commercial UAV Expo Europe is taking place this week in Amsterdam. In addition to being an important market for the commercial drone industry, Europe is at the center of drone regulations. European regulators have made significant progress in creating a framework that will apply across member states, and are at the cutting edge of urban drone regulations. In a … [Read more...] about A Swiss Regulatory Take on Drone Regulations and Paying for UTM services
Drones Will Be Shot Down Until These Misconceptions Are Tackled
On February 23rd, Long Island resident Gerard Chasteen allegedly fired his Shotgun three times at a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom flying near his property. Rather than a neighbourhood menace up to no good, the drone's operators - Lynn Fodale and Teddy Henn - were volunteers working for local pet-rescue group, Missing Angels Long Island. They were scouring the area for a lost dog when … [Read more...] about Drones Will Be Shot Down Until These Misconceptions Are Tackled
FAA Announces New Head of Drone Integration
FAA is undergoing some leadership changes. They recently announced that Jay Merkle will be the new head of drone integration, replacing Earl Lawrence. FAA is still working under Acting Administrator Dan Elwell - who, as we reported last month, has withdrawn his application to hold the top job permanently. As FAA gears up to address the numerous drone related provisions … [Read more...] about FAA Announces New Head of Drone Integration
Inside EASA’s High Level Conference on Drones: the New European Regulatory Framework
At Amsterdam Drone Week, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is holding their high level conference on drones. In two days of invitation-only sessions, top aviation and industry stakeholders discuss the future of drone regulations and the drone industry in Europe. During a plenary session on the New European Regulatory Framework, representatives from industry and … [Read more...] about Inside EASA’s High Level Conference on Drones: the New European Regulatory Framework
