The FAA has released an updated drone sightings report, covering the period between February and September 2016. While the FAA continues to say that drone incidents are on the rise, industry groups read a different message in the data. "Reports of possible drone sightings to FAA air traffic facilities continued to increase during FY 2016," says the FAA announcement. "There … [Read more...] about The Not-So-Subtle Surprise in the FAA’s Updated Drone Sightings Report
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AirMap, DJI Team Up to Corral Drone Wildfire Flights
A California-based company has teamed up with the world’s largest drone manufacturer to build an anti-drone fence around wildfires. AirMap, a provider of UAV airspace intelligence and navigation services, announced a partnership last week with DJI to enhance its current geofencing data database to include areas experiencing wildfires. Errant drones have become a real … [Read more...] about AirMap, DJI Team Up to Corral Drone Wildfire Flights
Does DJI’s Geofencing Update Go Far Enough?
The constant barrage of negative publicity facing the drone industry is more often than not down to two things. The first is the media, which often enjoys taking situations way out of proportion and sensationalizing news to sell papers and drive traffic - how about the plastic bag that 'collided' with a plane in London earlier this year? The second reason that the fire of … [Read more...] about Does DJI’s Geofencing Update Go Far Enough?
Is Geofencing the Best Solution to Rogue Pilots?
You've probably seen in the news that a drone collided with a plane outside of Heathrow airport, London. Understandably, it's a big story that has attracted plenty of attention. But it's fair to say that the world's media, and indeed some senior figures in governments and police departments, have reacted disproportionately, with many suggesting that it's high time for … [Read more...] about Is Geofencing the Best Solution to Rogue Pilots?
