With the enactment of Part 107, the US expects thousands of new commercial drone operators to enter the market this year. The FAA predicts that 90% of those new operators will be small businesses. Even with extensive flight experience and an FAA certificate, how can drone businesses stand out among the competition? At our sister site, JobForDrones, we see hundreds of … [Read more...] about 5 Skills You Need to Get a Drone Job
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Drone Market 14.9 Billion in 4 Years: Small Drones a Driving Force
A new report says that the drone market is expected to reach 14.9 billion by 2020 - just 3-4 short years away. The report also says that small drones will be a driving market force. "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market by Class... - Global Forecast to 2020" by Research and Markets is a comprehensive study of drones in the defense, commercial, and homeland security sectors, and … [Read more...] about Drone Market 14.9 Billion in 4 Years: Small Drones a Driving Force
The Black Market in Drones: Why Commercial Operators Need the FAA
Commentary. The FAA predicts that there may be as many as 600,000 licensed drone operators in a year, since Part 107 was enacted at the end of August. But that number may be swamped by the huge black market in drones: the unofficial commercial operators. Prior to the recent enactment of Part 107, commercial drone operations were prohibited under FAA Regulation, commonly … [Read more...] about The Black Market in Drones: Why Commercial Operators Need the FAA
Failure to Launch: Drone Manufacturers Struggle to Take Off
While the commercial drone industry seems poised for takeoff, drone manufacturers across the globe are struggling to launch. Investors and consumers are worried about their money as several companies miss launch date after newly revised launch date for widely hyped new drones - proving that drone manufacturing may be a challenge for businesses of any size. The drone … [Read more...] about Failure to Launch: Drone Manufacturers Struggle to Take Off
Matternet Scoops Up Big Funds for Delivery Drones
Drone manufacturer Matternet Inc. has scooped up nearly $9.5 million to fund their line of delivery drones. The SEC reports that the drone company based in Menlo Park, CA has raised almost $9.5 million out of a $11.5 million goal in a funding round that has attracted over 30 investors so far. Investors in previous rounds include Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreeson … [Read more...] about Matternet Scoops Up Big Funds for Delivery Drones
