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, …
The drone delivery collaboration between Swiss Post and Matternet has, for the most part, proven extremely successful. But after two crashes, the program has been suspended while experts review safety policies and Matternet reviews requested …
Drone safety solutions company ParaZero announced compliance with Transport Canada requirements for flight over people yesterday. While “compliance” might seem like just an administrative hurdle, it’s very significant for the drone industry. Companies like ParaZero …
Last week, members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter – and a clear message – to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao: move forward on remote …
The followingis an FAA news release. The Federal Aviation Administration announced today new airspace restrictions effective July 11, 2019 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) attempting to fly over national security sensitive locations. The FAA has …
Chinese drone industry leader DJI has confirmed plans to build drones at a new production facility in California. With concerns raised over DJI’s data security practices and the threat of a ban on the use …
DJI has sent a letter to a Senate subcommittee in response to “inaccurate claims” made last week by witnesses concerning the Chinese manufacturer’s data security. On June 18, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, …
Japanese politicians have taken steps to enforce a more responsible culture among drone pilots with a blanket ban on droning under the influence of alcohol. New laws passed this week will see pilots caught drunk …
In a significant move towards making flight over people more available to companies with commercial drone applications, the FAA has announced that they have issued the Hensel Phelps Construction Company of Greeley, Colorado, a Part 107 …
