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Building a Drone Safety Management System: The Four Pillars

May 3, 2021 by staff 9 Comments

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A drone safety management system (SMS) is critical to building a culture of safety in the organization.  Safety expert Fred Roggero explains how to develop an effective SMS. Don’t Fly Blind - The Four Pillars of Safety Management By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi (Guest Contributor) A solid Safety Management System (SMS) will drive an organization’s safety culture. A … [Read more...] about Building a Drone Safety Management System: The Four Pillars

This Michigan Court Ruling Could Have a Major Impact on Commercial Drone Operations

April 3, 2021 by Miriam McNabb 13 Comments

A recent Michigan Court Ruling touches drone privacy: and could lead to major problems for the commercial drone industry. An article in JDSupra (worth a full read) explains how the decision developed and why it could have a significant impact on commercial drone operations in the state - or the whole country.  The ruling says that drones are different than other aircraft, … [Read more...] about This Michigan Court Ruling Could Have a Major Impact on Commercial Drone Operations

The FAA’s Aerospace Forecast is Out: and There are a Few Surprises in the Drone Data

May 7, 2019 by Miriam McNabb 6 Comments

The FAA has released their annual aerospace forecast - and the drone industry figures are both impressive and surprising.  We'll dive into different areas of the forecasts in future articles: in this one, we're looking at the numbers.   DRONELIFE has reported on FAA Aerospace Forecasts since 2016: and a look back gives us perspective on how predictions change and how they do - … [Read more...] about The FAA’s Aerospace Forecast is Out: and There are a Few Surprises in the Drone Data

Grow Your Drone Business: Episode 2 of Our New Podcast Series, From the Ground Up

December 17, 2018 by Miriam McNabb 5 Comments

DRONELIFE is excited to announce a new collaboration with drone attorney and business expert Enrico Schaefer, of Traverse Legal, PLC and Drone Law Pro.  Welcome to the second edition of From the Ground Up: a podcast series designed to help drone businesses level up and grow.  Enrico Schaefer will interview drone businesses from around the country to identify key steps to … [Read more...] about Grow Your Drone Business: Episode 2 of Our New Podcast Series, From the Ground Up

What’s the Difference Between a Waiver and an Authorization – and Where’s My Waiver? The FAA Webinar

June 8, 2018 by Miriam McNabb 8 Comments

The FAA is making big efforts to communicate with and educate commercial operators.  A part of the program, they kicked off a live summer Webinar series on Tuesday offering insight into FAA waiver and authorization processes, starting with "Where's My Waiver?" FAA put together a team of staffers to present and answer questions, from their Flight Standards Division to Air … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between a Waiver and an Authorization – and Where’s My Waiver? The FAA Webinar

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Nationwide funding supports counter-UAS capabilities for state and local agencies, but questions remain about whether the funding will meet demand.…

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New State Drone Laws Create Patchwork of Restrictions, Raising Concerns for Operators

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