The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hosted the hearing, entitled "Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Innovation, Integration, Successes, and Challenges," this morning. Chairman Thune introduced the hearing, setting a positive tone towards speeding up drone integration and working toward incorporating supports for integration in the permanent FAA … [Read more...] about The Senate Hearing on Drone Integration
Brendan Schulman
DJI: The Technology Behind the Revolution
DJI's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman testified at the Senate Subcommittee Hearing on drone integration this morning, in support of the industry's technology solutions towards drone safety. DJI, the leading manufacturer of small unmanned aircraft systems, has taken a leading role in advocating for the drone industry in Washington, participating in committees … [Read more...] about DJI: The Technology Behind the Revolution
DJI Says FAA Risk Standard “Deeply Flawed”
Drone manufacturer DJI has published a white paper proposing that the 250 g standard for the lowest risk drone category be raised to 2.2 kg. The FAA's Drone Registration Task Force - which was presented with the responsibility of developing national drone registration rules within a record time frame - concluded that drones below 250 grams (described by the FAA as being … [Read more...] about DJI Says FAA Risk Standard “Deeply Flawed”
The Most Influential People in The Drone Industry
If you're new to the world of drones then firstly, where have you been? Second, you've got a lot of catching up to do. Even those who cover the industry can barely believe the speed of innovation that's occurred in recent years. Relaxed legislation has helped an already blossoming commercial industry reach new heights; sectors from agriculture to real estate and everything … [Read more...] about The Most Influential People in The Drone Industry
Does DJI’s Geofencing Update Go Far Enough?
The constant barrage of negative publicity facing the drone industry is more often than not down to two things. The first is the media, which often enjoys taking situations way out of proportion and sensationalizing news to sell papers and drive traffic - how about the plastic bag that 'collided' with a plane in London earlier this year? The second reason that the fire of … [Read more...] about Does DJI’s Geofencing Update Go Far Enough?
