(by Steve Hogan of floridadronelaw.com) Last week I served as a panelist at the Pasco Economic Development Council’s conference on Commercial Applications for Unmanned Aerial Systems. My role was to discuss the current regulatory environment at the federal and state levels. The group was highly interested in what Florida can do to help the commercial drone market thrive. … [Read more...] about Florida’s Drone Law: A Case Study in Unintended Consequences
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Drone Technology Coming to Youth Sports in Florida
(Source: tallahassee.com) With a noticeable whir, four plastic propeller blades lift a white X-shaped device off the ground. Elite Junior Tennis founder Oliver Foreman, formerly an associate head coach for women's tennis at Florida State, pilots the drone. You hear a lot about drones these days, more so in regards to military strikes somewhere far away from … [Read more...] about Drone Technology Coming to Youth Sports in Florida
Tethered Drones: Keeping Tech on a Smart Leash
A Jacksonville-based company has found a way to fly towards the top of the drone industry while keeping their feet – legally speaking – on the ground. Drone Aviation Corp. is developing the next generation of tethered UAVs – which are exactly what they sound like --- drones on a leash. As described by the company’s website, tethered drones are “designed to take off, hover … [Read more...] about Tethered Drones: Keeping Tech on a Smart Leash
Billionaire Phillip Frost Leads Investment in Drone Company
from Biz Journals Miami Beach billionaire Phillip Frost is leading an $825,000 investment in Drone Aviation Holding Corp., the Jacksonville-based drone company recently announced. Frost, chairman and CEO of biotech and pharmaceutical company Opko Health, will also lead the drone company’s new strategic advisory board. The company did not disclose how much Frost invested, … [Read more...] about Billionaire Phillip Frost Leads Investment in Drone Company
TODAY Show – Feds Crack Down on ‘Shoot a Drone’ Gatherings
Video: A new twist on skeet shooting – using drones for target practice – has authorities turning up at some firing ranges to stop the practice. The Feds say the gatherings are illegal. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports. First off, I am amazed and impressed that 'shoot a drone' gatherings are a thing. And after seeing it in action, I get it. I think skeet shooting is loads of … [Read more...] about TODAY Show – Feds Crack Down on ‘Shoot a Drone’ Gatherings
