Commentary — The drone industry may have a PR problem. Elected officials seem frantic to enact regulations we don't need for problems that don't currently exist or which are already being addressed. It's amazing how the media can take a flicker of truth and fan it into a flaming overstatement. It might be helpful to take a deep breath. Here are three myths that could … [Read more...] about 3 Drone Myths Worth Busting
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Racing Drones for 2016
Guest post by Julio Ventura, DronesGlobe — As the world witnesses a rapid growth of the drone industry, people start to realize the potential of commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Either for professional photography and videography purposes as for professional racing. Drone racing started has an amateur sport in Australia, it has been since rapidly growing into a … [Read more...] about Racing Drones for 2016
House Committee Approves 2016 FAA Reauthorization (AIRR Act)
Congressman Bill Shuster’s (R-Hollidaysburg) 2016 FAA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act) passed through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday. The AIRR Act will now be considered by the full House of Representatives. The AIRR Act would privatize the Air Traffic Control operations of the … [Read more...] about House Committee Approves 2016 FAA Reauthorization (AIRR Act)
Drone Stores are Everywhere, but DJI Still King
While a new drone store is announced almost daily in the US - and the field of online stores is rapidly becoming overcrowded - DJI's newest flagship store in Seoul is in a class by itself. The second of DJI's flagship stores, the property in Seoul’s Hongdae district looks more like a nightclub or classy restaurant than a store. DJI says that the story was "custom-designed … [Read more...] about Drone Stores are Everywhere, but DJI Still King
TOP 20 VC-funded Drone Companies to Watch in 2016
Guest post by Drone Industry Insights Besides the startups that we noted last week, there are of course many mature drone companies out there. About a year ago, some of them left the start-up phase to grow into a fast developing market. Undoubtedly, to be among the best you need a lot of money from people who believe in your vision. Growing stage drone companies with … [Read more...] about TOP 20 VC-funded Drone Companies to Watch in 2016
