Commercial drone laws are in the early stages of development - and that means they are constantly evolving. It can be difficult for commercial operators to keep up with changes. Here, a leading expert from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University comments on three of the biggest current issues in drone regulation. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability … [Read more...] about The Latest and Greatest in Drone Regulations for Commercial Operators
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senseFly’s Latest Software Release Takes Flight Planning to the Next Level: One Step Closer to Drone Integration
Swiss-based drone manufacturer senseFly, a Parrot company, has introduced a new version of it's flight and data management software, eMotion. That may not sound quite as exciting as it is: because senseFly's new version includes features moving the drone industry closer to full integration into the airspace. If you don't use a senseFly drone like the eBee, you may have … [Read more...] about senseFly’s Latest Software Release Takes Flight Planning to the Next Level: One Step Closer to Drone Integration
Good Pilots Pay Less: InsurTech Startup SkyWatch Announces Partnership with STARR
As the commercial drone industry expands, so do the services and tools that make any business work. Drone insurance has been growing right along side the industry, evolving to accommodate the specific needs of commercial operators. On-demand liability coverage, special equipment coverage, insurance through advocacy groups, and other offerings abound. The new partnership … [Read more...] about Good Pilots Pay Less: InsurTech Startup SkyWatch Announces Partnership with STARR
1,000 Industrial Drones for Construction: DJI and Skycatch Make a Deal with Komatsu
There is absolutely no doubt that drones offer a high ROI for the construction industry. But the notoriously traditionalist sector has been slower than others to adopt drones on worksites. Now global drone leader DJI and commercial drone data company Skycatch have scored a deal to deliver 1,000 high-precision drones to construction giant Komatsu. It's a big step forward … [Read more...] about 1,000 Industrial Drones for Construction: DJI and Skycatch Make a Deal with Komatsu
The Eye in the Sky That Can Save You Millions
The following is a guest post by Dor Abuhasira, CEO of Percepto. Running an infrastructure operation is expensive – and maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of all. Maintenance isn't just about major repairs to machinery, or ensuring that waste removal systems work properly; it's also about the million and one little things that could go wrong, and could halt … [Read more...] about The Eye in the Sky That Can Save You Millions
