Notes from the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting held Wednesday have been released, indicating that the DAC task groups have made progress on their assigned goals. Following a tour on Tuesday of the FAA Air Traffic Control Command Center and the Potomac TRACON facility in Warrenton, VA the DAC met at the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) headquarters on Wednesday for … [Read more...] about The Drone Advisory Committee Meeting: Task Groups Make Forward Progress
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The Best State in the US for Starting a Drone Business
The best place in the US for starting a drone business isn't necessarily California's Silicon Valley, where entrepreneurs flock. Drone entrepreneurs who want to stand out in their field (pun intended) just might find more space - and more money - in North Dakota. The place, the opportunities and the people combine to make the state a great choice for the drone industry. … [Read more...] about The Best State in the US for Starting a Drone Business
Walmart’s New Patent: A More Realistic Application for Drone Delivery?
Most drone industry players working towards drone delivery can agree: those applications may be a long way off in the US, due to regulations that do not yet allow for regular flight beyond line of sight or in highly populated areas. But Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) new patent may introduce a far more realistic application: drone delivery, indoors. The patent, first uncovered by … [Read more...] about Walmart’s New Patent: A More Realistic Application for Drone Delivery?
Jobs in the Drone Industry: Who Gets Hired, and Why?
The drone industry can be fickle. While some drone companies have suffered through widely publicized failures - and consequent layoffs - in the last year, many are thriving. With new customers, new products, and new funding some drone companies are expanding rapidly: but finding the right staff to support that growth can be a challenge. Massachusetts based drone … [Read more...] about Jobs in the Drone Industry: Who Gets Hired, and Why?
5 Ways Part 107 Waivers Will Improve the Drone Industry
When the FAA announced the enactment of Part 107, the Small UAS Rule, they also announced that operators could apply for drone waivers - exceptions to the basic provisions of Part 107. The FAA has issued at least 75 waivers so far, and many operators have applied for exceptions including night flight, flight over people, and operations in restricted airspace. The FAA says … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Part 107 Waivers Will Improve the Drone Industry
