A group of drone industry leaders including advocacy groups like AUVSI, the AMA, and the Small UAV Coalition, along with a long list of companies including industry giants Intel, Verizon, UPS and Amazon along with manufacturers DJI, PrecisionHawk, GoPro and others sent a letter to President Trump last week. In the letter, the authors ask President Trump to help to coordinate … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Leaders Send President Trump a Letter
State Drone Laws
The Drone Innovation Act and AirMap’s Support: Good or Bad for Drone Operators?
News and Commentary. Forums lit up last week with criticism and complaints after leading airspace intelligence provider AirMap released a letter to a lawmaker in support of the Drone Innovation Act, suggesting that the legislation be added to the markup of the newest version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. What's the bill all about, and why are operators upset? The bill … [Read more...] about The Drone Innovation Act and AirMap’s Support: Good or Bad for Drone Operators?
No Dope Delivery by Drone
California's Bureau of Cannabis Control says that cannabis and cannabis products may not be delivered by "aircraft, watercraft, rail, drones, human powered vehicles, or unmanned vehicles." The news is disappointing to some drone delivery startups who planned the service. On April 1st of this year - note the date - San Diego-based MDelivers, one of few permitted marijuana … [Read more...] about No Dope Delivery by Drone
The Best Places to Fly During the Solar Eclipse: Advice from Kittyhawk
The first total eclipse in 38 years will take place on August 21st, and drone operators are getting ready. While the eclipse offers a unique opportunity for some beautiful images, it's important that the drone community fly safely and in accordance with federal and local regulations. To help all of the operators who plan on taking to the skies, drone operations experts … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Fly During the Solar Eclipse: Advice from Kittyhawk
What Exactly is in Raleigh’s Proposed Drone Ordinance?
The cit of Raleigh, North Carolina - home to commercial drone leader, PrecisionHawk - is proposing a ban on recreational drones in all but 7 city parks. The proposal has gotten a lot of press in the drone community. Not only will it severely restrict drone use in the vast majority of Raleigh's public greenspace, but the city further restricts any recreational drones with … [Read more...] about What Exactly is in Raleigh’s Proposed Drone Ordinance?
