The drone industry could face a massive shortage of qualified pilots, as flight beyond visual line of sight, drone delivery, cargo drones, and passenger aircraft become a reality. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation’s High School Aviation STEM Curriculum is working to meet those needs by introducing aviation carreers - both manned and unmanned - to a new … [Read more...] about Accreditation for AOPA’s High School Aviation STEM Program: the Next Generation of Drone Pilots
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Major Aviation Advocacy Group Lauds FAA Drone Rule Changes
One of the world’s largest aviation advocacy groups is flying high on the tailwinds of recent FAA regulatory changes to drone rules. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is lauding the agency’s recent publication of Part 89 as well as the overhaul of Part 107 on Jan. 15. Writing in a recent news release, AOPA editor Jim Moore noted the modifications in both … [Read more...] about Major Aviation Advocacy Group Lauds FAA Drone Rule Changes
Drones Doing Good: AOPA Assists in Organizing Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts.
AOPA, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, is lending a helping hand in Florida and the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Drones can be used in a variety of ways for assessment, search and rescue, and coordination of emergency relief efforts. From their recent release: AOPA Lending a Helping Hand in Florida and Bahamas "Extensive damage in the … [Read more...] about Drones Doing Good: AOPA Assists in Organizing Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts.
Going to InterDrone? Meet Some of Our Sponsors
Next week, one of the biggest names in drone shows opens in Las Vegas. Featuring a lineup of keynote speakers including Dan Elwell of the FAA and industry visionaries like PrecisionHawk's Michael Chasen, Auterion's Lorenz Meier and DJI's Romeo Durscher, InterDrone will offer a packed three days of networking, education, and inspiration. While you're there, we hope you will … [Read more...] about Going to InterDrone? Meet Some of Our Sponsors
AOPA Offers New Resources for Drone Pilots: Education, Training, Presentations and a Guide to Part 107 Certification
"The drone community is growing fast and AOPA wants to help welcome these new pilots to the world of flight," says the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA.) The organization provides a wide variety of resources for drone pilots: education, training, discounts, and networking opportunities. With their outreach efforts, AOPA is bridging the gap between the manned … [Read more...] about AOPA Offers New Resources for Drone Pilots: Education, Training, Presentations and a Guide to Part 107 Certification
