The tiny Zano drone hasn't exactly been a success story - the ambitious and well-hyped Kickstarter project failed, even after receiving $3 million in funding. But in this video the team from Roswell Flight Test Crew is back, talking to Vernon Kerswell of Extreme Fliers, who acquired the assets and is hoping to revive the Zano as an open-source … [Read more...] about Will the Zano Drone Rise from the Dead?
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What are Canada’s New Drone Regulations?
Canada has issued a new interim drone law, relaxing regulations for recreational users. The new law removes the restriction against flying within 75 meters of buildings, something that drone enthusiasts pointed out practically eliminated all flight within cities and heavily settled areas. The new regulation states that drones must be operated at least 30 m away from … [Read more...] about What are Canada’s New Drone Regulations?
RotorX Racing Launches Campaign for Atom RX122 Micro Drone
In recent weeks we've brought you exclusive interviews from the Drone Racing League, as well as news that both the potential and popularity of micro-drones are on the rise. Now, there's one company that wants to take a combination of these two exciting trends to the mass market. Unlike many crowdfunding campaigns you might come across scrolling through kickstarter or … [Read more...] about RotorX Racing Launches Campaign for Atom RX122 Micro Drone
FAA Publishes Micro ARC Findings
The FAA has published the findings of the Micro Aviation Rulemaking Committee (Micro ARC) recommending risk-based categories for drone flight over people. While not bound by the committee's recommendations, the FAA says that they are reviewing them. “We commend the committee members for their sincere dedication and for producing a comprehensive report in such a short time,” … [Read more...] about FAA Publishes Micro ARC Findings
Micro ARC Recommendations: FAA Should Allow Flight Over People
The FAA's Micro Aviation Rule-making Committee (Micro ARC) delivered their recommendations on Friday night, and is recommending a risk-based system of allowing drone flight over populated areas, The Associated Press (AP) has learned. While the FAA is not bound by the Micro ARC recommendations, the agency has been under pressure to move forward with drone regulations that … [Read more...] about Micro ARC Recommendations: FAA Should Allow Flight Over People
