The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a safety warning to UK drone pilots using the DJI Matrice 200. The adaptable platform is used for industrial inspections, search and rescue missions, mapping and more. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6.14KG and can be used with a variety of DJI gimbals. The Safety Notice can be read in full here. Thanks to COPTRZ for … [Read more...] about UK Civil Aviation Authority Issues DJI Matrice 200 Safety Warning
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When Do Things Change for Recreational Operators? The FAA Reauthorization Timeline
H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, became Public Law No. 115- 254 on October 5, 2018. The FAA Reauthorization Act repealed Section 336, which protected recreational drones from new regulations. An aeronautical knowledge test and new requirements are in store for hobby flyers - but when will these changes be enacted? This article is merely for educational … [Read more...] about When Do Things Change for Recreational Operators? The FAA Reauthorization Timeline
Europe’s Plan to ID and Monitor Drones – and Why the Drone Industry Approves
The European Commission (Commission) published it's latest draft of detailed drone rules last week. Here's what's inside: and why the Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe (DMAE) is on board. The Commission's latest draft implementing rules for operational and technical requirements builds on EASA recommendations, and proposes a groundwork that will grant member states the … [Read more...] about Europe’s Plan to ID and Monitor Drones – and Why the Drone Industry Approves
DJI, KittyHawk and More: FAA Announce Nine New LAANC Partners
The FAA has announced nine partner additions to its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative. The collaborative program between the FAA and drone industry stakeholders provides near real-time processing of airspace authorizations for Part 107 drone operators seeking to fly in controlled airspace. The five-month onboarding process started in … [Read more...] about DJI, KittyHawk and More: FAA Announce Nine New LAANC Partners
FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 3, Privacy
The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It’s wordy, complex, and confusing – and the headlines haven’t made understanding what’s inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the “Safeguarding the Skies” Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 3, Privacy
