A consortium of research organizations published a report last week describing what might really happen if a drone hit a person on the ground. The report was commissioned by the FAA to help inform future regulation about drone flight over people, currently restricted. The prohibition of flight over people limits many commercial applications such as drone delivery in urban … [Read more...] about What Really Happens if a Drone Lands on Your Head?
Commercial Drone Regulation
Drone Ops are Getting More Complex: 5 Ways to Manage Enterprise Risk
As drone implementations in the enterprise space expand, operations are getting more complex. Drone service provider companies and internal project managers are responsible for working safely within a complicated and dynamic regulatory environment; tracking multiple pilots, aircraft, and other equipment; and communicating with a variety of stakeholders. Insurers – and … [Read more...] about Drone Ops are Getting More Complex: 5 Ways to Manage Enterprise Risk
The DOT’s Damning Investigation on FAA Oversight of Commercial Drones
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General has issued a damning report on the FAA's oversight of commercial drones, saying that the agency has "limited knowledge of where UAS actually operate and limited means to oversee [commercial] operators." The Inspector General's Audit Report, reposted here by Insurance Journal, concludes that the FAA is … [Read more...] about The DOT’s Damning Investigation on FAA Oversight of Commercial Drones
What is “Part 107”?
At DRONELIFE, we field a lot of questions from readers who are interested in Part 107 and current federal drone regulations. While some readers are just fascinated hobbyists or political junkies, others are anxiously waiting to open their doors as a drone business legally. If the terms "Part 107" "Small UAS Rule" or even "FAA Reauthorization" have you confused, you're not … [Read more...] about What is “Part 107”?
AUVSI on Future of the Commercial Drone Industry
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) calls itself the world's largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community. With over 7,000 members, AUVSI is a powerful advocate for the commercial drone industry, representing its views in government halls and the media; and participating in … [Read more...] about AUVSI on Future of the Commercial Drone Industry
