The in-house vs. outsource decision is critical across industries today - with positions from mail service and custodial work all the way up to the Chief Financial Officer or CEO being outsourced. When it comes to using a drone in your business - for inspections, agriculture, security or anything else - making the right decision of whether to invest in equipment and training … [Read more...] about Buy a Drone or Hire a Pro? 5 Things to Consider Before Deciding
commercial drone regulations
The Latest Move on Drone Regs in Japan
Japan has announced another move towards codifying regulations for commercial drones. In an effort to balance safety with support of the industry, the Japanese transport ministry says it will develop a system to "certify" qualified drone pilots through private organizations. The ministry plans to establish the criteria for certification by next spring, developing training … [Read more...] about The Latest Move on Drone Regs in Japan
The Biggest Step Yet for Drone Delivery
Drone delivery has made significant progress in 2016. Delivery company Flirtey has worked with the FAA to test delivery in rural, urban, and ship-to-shore scenarios. Medical delivery company Zipline has been deployed to deliver blood supplies to remote clinics in Rwanda. And the ubiquitous Google is doing its part, delivering Chipotle burritos to college students at Virginia … [Read more...] about The Biggest Step Yet for Drone Delivery
Please…Don’t Do This.
News and Commentary. The UK's Air Traffic Control organization, Airprox, says that recreational drone operators appear to have a new hobby: Plane spotting. The UK Airprox Board, who publishes reports of air traffic control incidents in the UK, says that increasing "near miss" scenarios between drones and passenger aircraft indicate that some drone operators may be … [Read more...] about Please…Don’t Do This.
Drones Overhead: the FAA’s New Rule on Flight Over People
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is getting ready to move on the promised regulations for flight over people, The Hill reports. Commercial drone operators have been waiting for the details of the new rules, which FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has promised by the end of this calendar year at several public appearances. The new rule could help to move some … [Read more...] about Drones Overhead: the FAA’s New Rule on Flight Over People
