Japan's global drone services powerhouse, Terra Drone, has invested in Dutch drone services company Skytools to create a major European drone hub in Rotterdam. The new venture will include drone training facilities and a research and development center. Terra Drone Corporation provides commercial clients with end to end drone solutions, and is rapidly gaining market share … [Read more...] about European Drone Industry: Terra Drone and Skytools Create Rotterdam Drone Hub
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How Many Drone Pilots are Flying Without a License? DRONELIFE Minute Survey
At DRONELIFE, we've gathered some anecdotal evidence over the years about how many drone pilots are flying without a license. Whenever we've asked drone operators that we meet in life outside of work if they have a license, we've found that none of the operators that we've run into have a Part 107. These are local roofers, photographers, or recreational flyers who have a day … [Read more...] about How Many Drone Pilots are Flying Without a License? DRONELIFE Minute Survey
Flyability and Pix4D: Drone Companies Partner to Bring Indoor Inspections to the Next Level
Flyability and Pix4D, two major names in the drone industry, have joined forces to bring indoor drone inspections to the next level. Flyability's Elios series offers a unique and sophisticated solution to the problem of using drones in small, dark, and difficult spaces. The innovative cage around the drone allows pilots to navigate narrow areas like the insides of mines, … [Read more...] about Flyability and Pix4D: Drone Companies Partner to Bring Indoor Inspections to the Next Level
DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE: A New California Privacy Law Could Change Everything for Drone Operators in the U.S.
A new California privacy law could change everything for drone operators in the state - and could be used as a model across the country. The following is a guest post by attorneys from law firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. This piece was authored by Cynthia Larose, Laura Stefani, Jonathan Markman, and Elana R. Safner. Drone Operators Face a New … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE: A New California Privacy Law Could Change Everything for Drone Operators in the U.S.
The FAA’s Aerospace Forecast is Out: and There are a Few Surprises in the Drone Data
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
