SkyPan International, the aerial photography firm hit with a proposed $1.9 million FAA fine for unauthorized drone flights, has published a response. Responding not only to the specific charges but also to public opinion, the statement hits back on concerns of safety and responsible drone use. In a three-part response published on the SkyPan website, the company first … [Read more...] about SkyPan Responds to FAA Fine
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FAA Proposes $1.9 million Fine for Unauthorized Drone Use
The FAA announced the largest civil penalty to date proposed against a drone operator for violating airspace restrictions. The 1.9 million dollar proposed fine is aimed against SkyPan International, Inc. (SkyPan) of Chicago, provider of proprietary RPV "Remote Piloted Vehicles" for the production of high end aerial and panoramic photography. The FAA alleges that the company … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes $1.9 million Fine for Unauthorized Drone Use
Why Our Drone Future Is For Real — Someday
(Source: cnet.com) In 2002, a stroke-like event turned Henry Evans into a quadriplegic, depriving him of almost all ability to move. Eleven years later, a remote-controlled aircraft has given the former Silicon Valley finance officer a new kind of mobility. "I distinctly remember lying in bed, wanting to go outside, when it occurred to me that I didn't need my whole … [Read more...] about Why Our Drone Future Is For Real — Someday
