News and Commentary. The University of Dayton Research Institute recently released a video showing that when a Phantom 2 quadcopter hits the wing of an aircraft directly, bad things happen. The internet and news media, unsurprisingly, have gone to town: "Devastating Damage," "Serious Damage," and "Growing Risk" are all part of the headlines. But what does this latest test … [Read more...] about What the Drone Crash Video Means for the Industry
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CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
Media giant CNN has received a first-of-its-kind Part 107 waiver from the FAA to fly small drones over people. According to a CNN statement, the approval represents an industry milestone because the company's latest waiver will enable real-world UAS operations over people for the first time. CNN Granted Waiver to Use Vantage Robotics UAS Over People It's certainly a step … [Read more...] about CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
CNN Gets First Closed Set Waiver
CNN Aerial Imagery and Reporting (CNN AIR), the media giant's drone division, is the first organization to get a Part 107 waiver for flight over people for "closed-set motion picture and television filming." CNN was required to demonstrate safety to the FAA before receiving the waiver, which "allows CNN AIR to operate a diverse range of UAS over uncovered people who are … [Read more...] about CNN Gets First Closed Set Waiver
CNN Officially Launches News Drones
CNN has announced that they are officially launching a media drone program, CNN AIR (Aerial Imagery and Reporting.) CNN will now have two full-time drone operators to capture aerial footage that will be used by CNN and other Turner Broadcasting and Time Warner businesses. CNN first announced a proposed drone program two years ago. With drone regulations unfavorable to … [Read more...] about CNN Officially Launches News Drones
Veteran Industry Players Form New Drone Advocacy Group
Veterans of the drone industry and large corporations interested in using drones have formed a new drone advocacy group. The independent and non-profit Commercial Drone Alliance will focus on lawmaker education and changing public perception, a press release says. The association "is dedicated to supporting enterprise end-users interested in adopting drone technology and … [Read more...] about Veteran Industry Players Form New Drone Advocacy Group
