The FAA reports that there are now over 100,000 licensed commercial drone operators in the U.S. While the numbers come from the U.S., it's an international trend: across Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America growth in licensed pilots is commensurate. We spoke to industry leader Amit Ganjoo, founder and CEO of drone tech company ANRA, about what that means for the drone … [Read more...] about Amit Ganjoo of ANRA: There are Now 100,000 Certified Remote Pilots in the U.S. Here’s What that Means for the Industry.
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Why Drone Rental Centers are the Future of Commercial Drones
The adoption of commercial drones is skyrocketing. Research estimates of the commercial drone market vary from $2 billion to $20 billion: but however you measure it, the market is huge and growing. Enterprise adoption offers some barriers to entry. Industrial drones can be an expensive investment for companies not yet convinced about the ROI of a drone program. Businesses … [Read more...] about Why Drone Rental Centers are the Future of Commercial Drones
UK Drone Report Highlights Pilot Demographics
While the legislative landscapes around the world differ in relation to drones and their use, it's probably fair to say that the demographics of pilots are fairly similar across the board. Today some interesting research has been released by UK distributor DronesDirect. Among the headlines are the fact that the age group most likely to own a drone is the 55+ category. We … [Read more...] about UK Drone Report Highlights Pilot Demographics
Dr. Denise Bjorkman of the Neuro Business Institute: Need the Perfect Pilot? Hire a Woman
Neuroscientist Dr. Denise Bjorkman is passionate about her work. She talks fast and thinks fast - and began her talk at the Drones Africa Summit this morning by paraphrasing US Representative Pat Schroeder: "I have brains and a uterus, and I'm using them both." Performing research with the Drone Portal and the Neuro Business Institute, Bjorkman's work is focused on … [Read more...] about Dr. Denise Bjorkman of the Neuro Business Institute: Need the Perfect Pilot? Hire a Woman
Mind the Gap: What Percentage of Licensed Drone Pilots are Women?
Kam Yee is an aerospace geek, in the very best sense of the word. "I LOVE aerospace. I used to teach at a local aerospace museum. I have a few dozen student pilot flight hours under my belt. Nothing makes me happier than sitting by the airport while studying aviation charts," says Yee, a drone pilot and entrepreneur. As the founder of BeaconSkySurvey, an aerial mapping and … [Read more...] about Mind the Gap: What Percentage of Licensed Drone Pilots are Women?
