A new study by ornithologist Dr. Roy Armstrong and ecologist Caitlin Henderson has found no evidence of disturbance among seabird colonies in Orkney as a result of recent drone flights conducted by Windracers. This discovery is important for drone operators planning to serve Scotland’s remote island communities, where many sensitive bird species are located. The seabird … [Read more...] about Study Shows No Impact of Drone Flights on Scottish Seabird Colonies
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Drone Pilots Gain Access to Over 200 Iconic Scottish Sites for ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Flights
New platform allows drone operators to capture footage from famous Scottish landmarks Drone operators now have a unique opportunity to fly their drones over some of Scotland's most iconic historic landmarks. Stirling Castle, the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, is just one of over 200 sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) where drone pilots can apply for … [Read more...] about Drone Pilots Gain Access to Over 200 Iconic Scottish Sites for ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Flights
FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months
FAA Reauthorization Bill Mandates Final Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Flights to Boost Industry Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the second in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) While the bill to reauthorize the Federal … [Read more...] about FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months
