The U.S. Department of Transportation’s unsurprising announcement Monday that it would require drone owners to register their UAVs is receiving mixed reviews within the commercial and hobbyist communities. As previously reported in DRONELIFE, several industry groups and companies have already expressed support in the formation of a proposed rulemaking task force, including … [Read more...] about Drone Registry Plan Meets Skepticism Amid Support
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The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market
DRONELIFE originally published this article in 2014 - this article has been completely updated from the original as of 2017. While drones are spreading into industries from warehousing to oil exploration, precision agriculture remains one of the most robust segments of the market. The ROI for drones in agriculture is compelling: and farms of every size are taking … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market
A Rundown of Drone News for September 2015
September was a busy month in the drone world. Unfortunately, some of us were out of the office for a chunk of this busy month. (I'm not saying it was me, but I am also not not saying it was me). So, here is a quick rundown of some of the headlines from the drone world we missed in September, 2015: DJI has released a pair of new camera attachments for the Inspire 1 … [Read more...] about A Rundown of Drone News for September 2015
FAA Clears Drone Fleet Using Raleigh Technology for Takeoff
(Source: Biz Journals) A drone services company already seen flying over North Carolina corn fields for research projects has received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly more than 300 types of unmanned aerial systems commercially. The decision means Washington, D.C.-based Measure can fly more types of drones than any other company in the country. … [Read more...] about FAA Clears Drone Fleet Using Raleigh Technology for Takeoff
The Rising Applications of Drones in Agriculture
The applications of drones are expanding with each passing minute and agriculture is no exception. The technology of unmanned aircrafts can be used for collecting valuable information in the agriculture sector, which can be used to avoid damage caused by pest infestation. The factor that makes drones the best option for this purpose is the cost effectiveness of these unmanned … [Read more...] about The Rising Applications of Drones in Agriculture
