The AMA was denied permission to hold their annual night flying event at the AMA Expo West this year - and members are asking why. The Academy of Model Aeronautics - the AMA - held the AMA Expo at the Fairplex Exposition Complex in Pomona, CA earlier this month. With a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, the 3-day, family event is designed to showcase new advances in … [Read more...] about FAA Grounds AMA Event: “No Pathway for Recreational Operators”
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ARISE: Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems Wins Google Impact Challenge
The drone industry can be a major economic contributor to communities - but developing the right workforce for the jobs available is always a huge challenge for new technology sectors, and finding skilled resources has become a major problem for drone companies. The Nevada Insititute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) has now been recognized for their successful efforts to bridge … [Read more...] about ARISE: Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems Wins Google Impact Challenge
Flyability’s Patrick Thévoz on Indoor vs. Outdoor Drones
Flyability is the Swiss company with a unique and powerful solution for indoor inspections - and at London's Commercial UAV Show this morning, CEO and co-founder Patrick Thévoz explained why indoor drone programs have a high return on investment - along with lower risks. The Flyability Elios series is eminently recognizable. It's a unique product designed to roll off of … [Read more...] about Flyability’s Patrick Thévoz on Indoor vs. Outdoor Drones
Bell’s Scott Drennan Says Drone Taxis are on the Way – Soon
The Bell Company's VP of Innovations Scott Drennan has a sense of humor. "We had jetpacks before Tony Stark," he tells the audience at his keynote address at London's Commercial UAV Show. He's not really kidding: Bell, while better known for helicopters, started with planes, and have been pioneers in air transportation ever since. (Bell is now a subsidiary of multi-national … [Read more...] about Bell’s Scott Drennan Says Drone Taxis are on the Way – Soon
London’s Commercial UAV Show: DJI Europe’s Dr. Barbara Stelzner on Drones for Good, Data Security, and Bad Press
Drone show season continues, and this week London hosts the Commercial UAV Show. For a global audience that includes many from the U.K., DJI's Dr. Barbara Stelzner offered a consistent message: despite media coverage to the contrary, drones are an indispensable tool. DJI is taking the stage all over the world to get the message out, as industry headwinds gather. Public … [Read more...] about London’s Commercial UAV Show: DJI Europe’s Dr. Barbara Stelzner on Drones for Good, Data Security, and Bad Press
