Drone registration is becoming a hot button topic in Washington these days, as lawmakers hear testimony from the FAA and other federal agencies over the need for greater security measures - including a universal registration requirement for all drone pilots. Registering on the FAA website is as fast and easy as any government interaction could be - less than 5 minutes with … [Read more...] about FAA Warns Drone Operators: Don’t Get Scammed on Drone Registration
Commercial drone pilots
The Biggest Name in Drone Racing is Collaborating on Commercial Training
The biggest name in drone racing has announced a collaboration with Aeon Unmanned to support Part 107 training. The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) will partner with Aeon Unmanned to support the Colorado company’s Part 107 Academy, a one-week training program for commercial drone operators. It's not a pairing that springs to mind for either drone racers or … [Read more...] about The Biggest Name in Drone Racing is Collaborating on Commercial Training
Review: Hands On With DJI’s CrystalSky Monitor
There are plenty of accessories out there for drone pilots. We've been through many of them before. Some are designed to prioritize practicality over aesthetics, like many of the travel cases on the market. Others, such as prop guards, are there to give you peace of mind in case the worst should happen. Plenty aim to speed up your workflow and improve your end product, … [Read more...] about Review: Hands On With DJI’s CrystalSky Monitor
PrecisionHawk Acquires Droners.io and AirVid to Launch World’s Largest Network of Commercial Operators
Commercial drone solutions provider PrecisionHawk has acquired two professional drone operator networks. The purchase of Droners.io and AirVid will create a network of over 15,000 professional operators to support the delivery of on-demand, drone-based imagery to PrecisionHawk's enterprise clients. "Since the Federal Aviation Administration began allowing … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Acquires Droners.io and AirVid to Launch World’s Largest Network of Commercial Operators
Dr. Denise Bjorkman of the Neuro Business Institute: Need the Perfect Pilot? Hire a Woman
Neuroscientist Dr. Denise Bjorkman is passionate about her work. She talks fast and thinks fast - and began her talk at the Drones Africa Summit this morning by paraphrasing US Representative Pat Schroeder: "I have brains and a uterus, and I'm using them both." Performing research with the Drone Portal and the Neuro Business Institute, Bjorkman's work is focused on … [Read more...] about Dr. Denise Bjorkman of the Neuro Business Institute: Need the Perfect Pilot? Hire a Woman
