Recent Events Underscore Importance of Leadership in Navigating Regulatory Challenges The drone industry is facing an uncertain future as recent federal layoffs, FAA job cuts, and administrative shifts create confusion. The need for strong leadership has become even more pressing following recent incidents, including a tragic plane crash in Washington. As the industry seeks … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry Needs an Advocate at the Office of Science and Technology Policy
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Register and Mark Your Drones! Drone Safety Awareness Week
It's TUESDAY of Drone Safety Awareness Week! Today after 8:00 am, Dave Krause of Influential Drones and volunteer FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Industry Member is joined by Dawn Zoldi of P3 Tech Consulting in a DroneLife.com 2-minute highlight reel of Tuesday's National Drone Safety Awareness Week Topic: "Safe Flyers Register and Mark Their Drones." #FlySafe DRONELIFE has … [Read more...] about Register and Mark Your Drones! Drone Safety Awareness Week
Drone Regulations in Latin America: Different Rules, Common Threads
With mining, energy, agriculture, and more target verticals represented, Latin America offers a wealth of opportunity for the commercial drone industry. Drone regulations in Latin America are developing rapidly - but a lot of work remains, says ADP Co-Founder Daniel Conde. Taking Latin American Drones Higher! By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi Daniel Conde, Co-Founder de la … [Read more...] about Drone Regulations in Latin America: Different Rules, Common Threads
Automated Airspace Approval in Australia: CASA Announces Beta Launch in Fall 2021
Automated airspace approval has been a game changer for commercial pilots in the U.S., through the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). The digital transformation of a slow and manual process means that drone pilots can get the authorization required within minutes rather than, in some cases, weeks. Now, Australian airspace authorities CASA have … [Read more...] about Automated Airspace Approval in Australia: CASA Announces Beta Launch in Fall 2021
Earning Your Drone License in the U.K.: Your Questions Answered
In the UK, anybody over the age of 18 can purchase a drone and, after a quick, online multiple-choice quiz, register and fly it. Legally, any adult can fly lightweight drones recreationally without a license. However, if you are more serious about flying and want to use drone piloting as a way of making money, you need to apply for a Permission for Commercial Operations … [Read more...] about Earning Your Drone License in the U.K.: Your Questions Answered
