Sponsored by Embry-Riddle — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus, in partnership with Drone World Expo 2016, will offer an all-new, pre-event workshop – Multirotor sUAS Safety and Operational Familiarization for the Commercial Operator – at Drone World Expo 2016 on Monday, Nov. 14 at the San Jose, Calif., Convention Center. The workshop introduces … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle to Offer Pre-Conference Workshop on UAS Safety at Drone World Expo
Drone Safety
Canada’s Drone Education Program: With No Drone Zones
Transport Canada has announced Canada's new drone education program, a safety campaign that foreshadows Canada's plan to enact new drone laws. “While Transport Canada is working on new regulations to integrate drones into Canadian airspace, I urge all users to learn how to fly safely and legally. As a responsible drone user, think twice about where you fly, stay away from … [Read more...] about Canada’s Drone Education Program: With No Drone Zones
AirMap & the AAAE Launch UAS Notice System to Enable Safer Skies
Over 50 U.S. airports will be participating in a new pilot program to enable safer UAS. AirMap, a provider of airspace information and services for unmanned aircraft, and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), have announced the release of the Digital Notice and Awareness System™ (D-NAS). D-NAS™ allows UAS operators to provide airports with real-time information … [Read more...] about AirMap & the AAAE Launch UAS Notice System to Enable Safer Skies
5 Lessons Learned from Public Drone Fails
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” --Eleanor Roosevelt According to industry reports, the UAV sector will see $98.2 billion in total cumulative spending for drones over the next 10 years -- $11.8 billion of which will be for non-military commercial drones. And, while the swarms of new drones buzzing over our heads … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Learned from Public Drone Fails
