The European Commission's Commissioner of Transport, Violeta Bulc, and the Netherlands' Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Cora van Nieuwenhuizen kicked of Amsterdam Drone Week today. The commercial drone conference runs along side the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) annual high level meetings. Before a global audience, Bulc and van Nieuwenhuizen laid … [Read more...] about Time to Deliver: Amsterdam Drone Week Kicks Off
international drone regulations
The UK’s “Flying High Challenge” to Bring Drones to Cities
As the US moves forward with the UAS Integration Pilot Program in an effort to involve local governments in drone regulation, the UK is stepping up with the Flying High Challenge - an effort to bring city leaders and the drone industry together to "shape the future of drones and drone systems." "Run by Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre, in partnership with Innovate UK, the … [Read more...] about The UK’s “Flying High Challenge” to Bring Drones to Cities
Hong Kong Eyes New Rules on Recreational Drones
The world's most populous country may be headed for tougher rules on drones, as citizens and lawmakers become more concerned about the safety and privacy risks of recreational UAVs. "As drones have become more affordable, accessible and sophisticated, it is unsurprising that regulations have not kept up with operator trends and habits – particularly those of recreational … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Eyes New Rules on Recreational Drones
How Easy Is It To Travel Internationally With A Drone? Updated for 2017
This article has been entirely updated to reflect current regulations as of March 2017. Traveling with a drone even in the US isn't always easy. While there is no particular law about crossing state lines with a drones, airports are often touchy about things they don't fully understand... things like LiPO batteries, and drones that fit into the overhead bin. Anytime you … [Read more...] about How Easy Is It To Travel Internationally With A Drone? Updated for 2017
