In an article published by DJI today, the manufacturer’s VP of Policy and Legal Affairs, Brendan Schulman, has come out strongly against the FAA’s NPRM on Remote ID, calling it “deeply flawed” and “a complex, …
The FAA is tapping a select squad of drone experts to weigh in on pilot testing and certification. The federal agency last week announced the selection of 12 corporations and groups to advise the agency …
The registration deadline has now passed for drone pilots in the UK. As of November 30th, the CAA’s registration and education scheme is mandatory. The new rules apply to drones and model aircraft that weigh …
DJI isn’t waiting around for a Remote ID ruling before developing a system. The world’s largest drone manufacturer announced yesterday that they’ve successfully demonstrated aWi-Fi based solution for remote ID of drones. Will that bring …
The U.S. Department of Interior announced Wednesday that it would ground it’s fleet of DJI drones. The decision, which is the result of congressional pressure, is the latest move in the argument over banning government …
In the summer of 2018, the UK Government set in motion plans to ensure that all drone pilots register and pass safety tests. Then, in April this year, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a …
The “Drone Integration and Zoning Act” proposed by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) would strip the FAA of authority to manage airspace below 200 feet – and make the airspacce immediately over people’s homes private property. …
A proposed drone bill that would ban some U.S. government agencies from purchasing drones manufactured in certain countries – including China – has unanimously passed the House Homeland Security Committee. What Agencies Would Be Prevented …
Last month we reported that a group of environmental activists in London were planning to exploit a safety loophole at Heathrow airport, grounding flights as part of a protest against the airport’s proposed expansion. To …
In the UK, much has been made about the sharp rise in ‘near-misses’ between drones and manned aircraft. It’s highly likely that yes, the growing number of drones in the sky is causing more UAVs …
As Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida, DJI is urging authorized pilots to begin preparations for post-storm operations. For regular DJI pilots, the manufacturer has asked that all FAA guidance is followed, including the requirement …
Environmental activists in the UK are planning drone disruption at London Heathrow airport on September 13. The group, called Pause Heathrow, is a separate but related offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, an environmental pressure group that …
Back in July, we reported that Ohio-based flamethrower company Throwflame had launched a flamethrower designed to be attached to commercial drones. The TF-19 Wasp can shoot fire 25ft and, with its 1-gallon fuel capacity, offers …
It’s a complex problem: how to ensure that all drone operators have up-to-date information on airspace before they fly. It isn’t just a question of publishing NOTAMS and maps: drone flyers are a diverse group, …
