News and Commentary. Whatever you're opinion of the election outcome, at DRONELIFE we're focused on the drone industry. Making a few projections based on the direction that the party and Mr. Trump have taken, here's our take on what a Trump presidency might mean for the drone industry; both the good and bad. Border Patrol If there's one thing that Mr. Trump has been … [Read more...] about What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry
Commercial drone industry
A Step in the Right Direction: Industry Reaction to Part 107
Part 107 was only released a few hours ago, but industry reaction has been fast and vocal. While industry stakeholders - many of whom have been active participants in efforts to develop the new rule - have largely praised the FAA for getting the Small UAS Rule completed, some have warned that the new rule does not go far enough to support the burgeoning industry. “This is … [Read more...] about A Step in the Right Direction: Industry Reaction to Part 107
Girls Can’t Drone: Dyan Gibbens of Trumbull Unmanned
DRONELIFE Exclusive: Part of the Girls Can't Drone Series. Dyan Gibbens has a superhero's resume. An Air Force Academy Graduate, she is a pilot and a former member of the Air Force Parachute Team. She flies drones. She has a Top Secret Clearance. She's got an MBA and a list of academic awards and honors that add an alphabet of letters after her name. And as the CEO and … [Read more...] about Girls Can’t Drone: Dyan Gibbens of Trumbull Unmanned
Nevada’s Aerodrome: This One Really is the World’s First
Nevada's Aerodrome really is the world's first to get up and running - but Jonathan Daniels, the President and Chief Compliance Officer, doesn't like to harp on it. Daniels is a friendly guy - and within about a minute it's clear that while he's taken a businessman's approach to solving a problem, he has an academic zeal and passion for helping the drone industry innovate. … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Aerodrome: This One Really is the World’s First
Industry Snapshot: AUVSI’s Analysis of Commercial Drone Industry
Drone industry group the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) has published an in-depth analysis of the commercial drone industry, by looking at current Section 333 Exemptions. The analysis shows where - and what - the commercial drone industry is right now, making it clear that the industry has a lot of room to spread across the country and that … [Read more...] about Industry Snapshot: AUVSI’s Analysis of Commercial Drone Industry
