Amy Wiegand’s new AeroRev Co-Pilot aims to address a familiar challenge in the commercial drone industry: turning aviation skills into sustainable revenue. Earning a Remote Pilot Certificate gives commercial drone operators the credentials they need to get started. It does not tell them what to charge, which customers to pursue, or how to turn a technical skill into a … [Read more...] about The Hard Part May Come After Learning to Fly: Helping Drone Pilots Build a Business
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Michigan Drone Lawsuit Challenges Restrictions on Flights Near Police Operations
Michigan man sues sheriff’s department over state’s drone law By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Michigan-based freelance journalist has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have local law enforcement officials not target him for flying his drone near their operations, providing that he is following all federal flight safety regulations and maintaining a safe distance … [Read more...] about Michigan Drone Lawsuit Challenges Restrictions on Flights Near Police Operations
FlyGuys and TerraFort Cut Disaster Damage Assessments from Months to Days
Integrated platform cuts damage assessment time from months to 10 days following Super Typhoon Sinlaku FlyGuys and disaster intelligence company TerraFort have announced the results of a partnership that combines drone-based aerial data collection with AI-powered damage assessment. The companies say the approach helped complete a large-scale post-disaster assessment in the … [Read more...] about FlyGuys and TerraFort Cut Disaster Damage Assessments from Months to Days
American Drone Network and BRANDT Partner to Advance Agricultural Drone Spraying
Collaboration focuses on improving application efficiency, product performance, and pilot training American Drone Network (ADN) has announced a new partnership with BRANDT to support agricultural drone operations. The agreement focuses on improving how crop inputs perform when applied by drones. It also aims to help pilots work more efficiently in the field. The companies … [Read more...] about American Drone Network and BRANDT Partner to Advance Agricultural Drone Spraying
European Drone Operators Invited to Share Insights in New Industry Survey
The Commercial UAV Forum has launched the European Commercial UAV Industry Survey, an initiative aimed at gathering firsthand insights from drone pilots and operators across Europe. The survey seeks to capture the realities of UAV operations today, including the challenges professionals face, where they find the most value, and how new technologies are reshaping their … [Read more...] about European Drone Operators Invited to Share Insights in New Industry Survey
