(Source: The Hill) The drone industry is ready for its close-up. Advocates for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are buzzing about the government’s decision to allow major Hollywood studios to use them for footage — a technique that has already been used to dazzling effect in blockbusters “Skyfall” and “Harry Potter.” Industry insiders are hopeful that the movie magic … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Seeks Box-Office Breakthrough
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UAS Busting the Exemption Myths . . . Part One
(Source: planelyspokenblog.com) The FAA made a big splash a few days ago when it granted the first Section 333 exemptions for six cinematography companies. Of course, reading second- and third-hand news reports, usually filed by reporters who have not actually read the exemptions, leads to a lot of false impressions over what the FAA actually is permitting. Plane-ly … [Read more...] about UAS Busting the Exemption Myths . . . Part One
FAA Exemptions for Drones Require Licenses, “Sterile” Sets
(Source: robohub.org) With a number of strict requirements, for the first time in the United States, film companies will be authorized to fly unmanned aircraft systems for commercial purposes. Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that it would grant six film companies – Astraeus Aerial, Aerial MOB, LLC, HeliVideo Productions, LLC, Pictorvision Inc, RC … [Read more...] about FAA Exemptions for Drones Require Licenses, “Sterile” Sets
FAA Announces Exemptions for Commercial UAS Movie and TV Production
(Source: faa.gov) U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted regulatory exemptions to six aerial photo and video production companies, the first step to allowing the film and television industry the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System. Secretary Foxx made the announcement … [Read more...] about FAA Announces Exemptions for Commercial UAS Movie and TV Production
5 Movies Filmed With Drones
On Thursday, the FAA approved the MPAA's request to use drones on the sets of movies. The process of developing rules for the use of UAVs on movie sets began four years ago and came to a head in June when the MPAA and seven aerial cinematography companies petitioned the FAA for exemption from the administration's strict 'no commercial drones' policy. However, like any period … [Read more...] about 5 Movies Filmed With Drones
