As Romeo Durscher steps back from the drone industry, facing retirement due to a recent health diagnosis, he reflects on a career that has shaped not only technology but lives around the world. In this interview with DRONELIFE, Romeo shares stories from his remarkable journey—defined by curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference. From working at NASA while … [Read more...] about Romeo Durscher: A Legacy of Innovation, Ethics, and Purpose in the Drone Industry
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The Drone Standards Info Portal: Helping the European Industry Navigate Standards for Drone Operations
The AW-Drones Project will launch the Drone Standards Info Portal on November 5, 2020 - a free and easy web tool for the European drone industry. The Drone Standards Info Portal is an online repository supporting the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Commission (EC) in their drones related development actions, and will help drone companies identify the … [Read more...] about The Drone Standards Info Portal: Helping the European Industry Navigate Standards for Drone Operations
ISO Proposes Global Drone Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a set of global standards for drone operations around the world. The aim is simple: to keep manned aircraft and the public safe and improve accountability among drone pilots. The ISO has released a draft set of standards as part of a public consultation open until January 21st, 2019. The standards … [Read more...] about ISO Proposes Global Drone Standards
FAA Asks for Public Comment on Drone Design Standards – This is Good Thing
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, this is a very good thing for the drone industry. "For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on proposed airworthiness criteria for an unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about FAA Asks for Public Comment on Drone Design Standards – This is Good Thing
