The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has published a list of frequently asked questions about drone registration. The AMA confirms that members who have already registered with the organization still need to register with the FAA. The sudden reversals of the FAA registration program - from required to optional and back again - have caused some confusion among hobby … [Read more...] about The AMA Answers Questions About Drone Registration: Yes, You Have To
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Drones Can Help Respond to Disasters – As Long as They Belong There
News and Commentary. In the category of "this shouldn't need to be said," we'll say it - drone operators should stay away from the California wildfires if they aren't part of the emergency response. The FAA has issued temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) over the fires, and warns that violators may be fined up to $20,000. Western region FAA representative Ian Gregor issued … [Read more...] about Drones Can Help Respond to Disasters – As Long as They Belong There
MMC’s Drone Rental Centers Spread Around the Globe
Chinese industrial drone manufacturer MMC celebrates the opening of the first of their innovative drone rental centers in Germany - already open in Asia and India, with more to follow around the globe. As a world leader in industrial drones, including the innovative hydrogen-fueled Hydrone series and the groundbreaking Spider power line stringing solution, MMC knows exactly … [Read more...] about MMC’s Drone Rental Centers Spread Around the Globe
Two Drone Guys from Hong Kong Created a Must-Have DJI Mavic Bag: Introducing Penna Designs
Two drone guys from Hong Kong have created this year's must-have accessory for the DJI Mavic. Introducing the Penna Sling Bag: one of Kickstarter's better drone ideas. Lightweight, versatile, good looking - and designed to protect your drone no matter what, whether you're carrying it on a crowded subway or the back of your bike. Penna co-founders Thomas and Howard are … [Read more...] about Two Drone Guys from Hong Kong Created a Must-Have DJI Mavic Bag: Introducing Penna Designs
Meet the Spider King: MMC Is Changing the Way Utility Companies Work Around the World
China's leading industrial drone company, MMC, is changing the way that utility companies around the world think about power line stringing. MMC is dominating the market in power line stringing by drone in Asia, and rapidly spreading around the globe. Power line stringing by drone offers tremendous advantages to developing countries without a robust road infrastructure … [Read more...] about Meet the Spider King: MMC Is Changing the Way Utility Companies Work Around the World
