SkyWatch, a “data analysis, risk-assessment and active risk-reduction platform for the drone industry,” has announced $2 million in a Seed round. The funding comes from F2 Capita... Read more
As the New Year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about what 2018 will bring. Ivan Tolchinsky, CEO of global automated drone company Atlas Dynamics, takes a world view of the ind... Read more
The FAA and USDoT recently released what they refer to as an “Information for Operators” (InFO) memo recommending that: remote pilots and other sUAS flight crew members wear brig... Read more
The FAA is seeking public comments on appropriate design standards for the FlightScan Corporation’s Camcopter S-100 – and whether or not you have anything to say on the subject,... Read more
The world’s leading drone manufacturer, DJI, has released a statement about the recently reported drone collision with a passenger jet in Quebec. In what seems to be a response to not... Read more
A Virginia Tech study concludes that small commercial drones are very unlikely to cause serious injuries to people on the ground. In January, Virginia Tech described their testing, using cra... Read more
The Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team (UAST) has announced it’s most recent activity: the formation of three risk-reduction working groups. The UAST is “an industry-government partne... Read more
Amazon‘s drone delivery project has resulted in the filing of dozens of patents. We’ve seen ideas for drones hitching rides on trucks, a “welcome mat” style landing... Read more
In the past few days at least two high-profile stories have emerged relating to drone safety. The first involves a Seattle man being jailed for a month after his drone fell out of the sky an... Read more
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has published a report listing new proposals for drone safety which indicate big changes ahead for drone operators. The new proposals include plans f... Read more
UK insurance company Direct Line wants people to feel safer at night – so it’s launched a street light drone prototype, which could walk you home and light your way in dark areas... Read more
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 S... Read more
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... Read more
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 Associ... Read more