(Source: aerial.swarmuav.com.au) In May of last year CASA released an NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making) to the wider UAV industry in Australia. Proposal #4 looks to wave the current requirement for commercial operation of a UAV under the 2kg class. At first glance you would think that this opens up the industry to every Tom, Dick and Harry. However, that is not the … [Read more...] about Why Deregulating The DJI Phantom In Australia Won’t Work
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DJI Seeking To Raise Money at $10 Billion Valuation
(Source: Forbes) DJI, the world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer, is seeking to raise money at a $10 billion valuation at least three sources confirmed with FORBES. While it’s unclear how much money the Shenzhen, China-based company is looking to raise, those familiar with the talks said that the funding discussions are in an advanced stage and include the likes of … [Read more...] about DJI Seeking To Raise Money at $10 Billion Valuation
6 Things to Consider Before You Hire a Drone
As more people are discovering the amazing footage that can be captured with a drone, hiring a drone to take pictures at a wedding or monitor the progress of a construction job is exploding in popularity. To accommodate this rising demand, DRONELIFE recently revamped our Hire a Drone feature in the form of JobforDrones.com. Using JobforDrones.com it is easier than ever to help … [Read more...] about 6 Things to Consider Before You Hire a Drone
3 Reasons to Get Excited For the DJI Phantom 3
On Wednesday, DJI unveiled the latest in consumer drone technology, the Phantom 3. Upon seeing the first official photos of the Phantom 3, both newbies and veterans alike observed that it looks very similar to DJI's last iteration of the Phantom, the Vision 2 + (or for the newbies, that drone that you see people getting in trouble with on the news). So what is the big deal … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons to Get Excited For the DJI Phantom 3
Minnesota Fire Chief Testing Drones in Emergencies
(Source: erstarnews.com) As Minnesota lawmakers discuss limiting law enforcement’s use of unmanned aircraft, the Andover fire chief made plans to use his personal drone when the next house fire or grass fire ignites. He got his chance this past weekend as a grass fire threatened homes in an Otsego neighborhood. Andover Fire Chief Jerry Streich bought his own DJI … [Read more...] about Minnesota Fire Chief Testing Drones in Emergencies
