You’ve done your homework – Googled UAV resources, spoken with drone owners, read our Tips for First-time Buyers, and found a few candidates for your first drone purchase with the Drone Configurator. Now you're ready to put your money where your drone is and take the first step into the friendly skies of unmanned aircraft ownership. How can your protect yourself from poor … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Drone
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Its Time to Let Drones Fly and Retrofit the Rules
Abandoning a sinking ship is extremely difficult. Often times, an incalculable amount of time and money has been spent to keep the ship afloat and its human nature to resist the scenario in which there is nothing to show for such an investment. It takes a certain kind of strength and dignity to admit defeat and move on. But, you live to fight another day. This is the point … [Read more...] about Its Time to Let Drones Fly and Retrofit the Rules
Michael Belfiore on Drones and Automation
Michael Belfiore is a techno-hipster; he is totally in the know about technology you haven't heard of yet and once it goes mainstream, he starts hunting for the next big thing. His writing, published in Popular Mechanics, the New York Times, Popular Science, Smithsonian Air & Space, Financial Times as well as his books, Rocketeers: How a Visionary Band of … [Read more...] about Michael Belfiore on Drones and Automation
Have an Idea for a Drone Patent? You Aren’t Alone!
Last month, American Technology and Intellectual Property Law (ATIP), a Nevada law firm specializing in technology, innovation, and intellectual property reported that 25 drone related patents were granted and 22 patent applications were published. ATIP produces a monthly index (see chart below) which details the patents and patent applications "that appear to be substantially … [Read more...] about Have an Idea for a Drone Patent? You Aren’t Alone!
Drones Capture Footage of Tornado Devastation
The use of drones to capture footage during this past week’s spate of tornadoes is drawing fire as First Amendment experts and government officials debate the fine line between journalism and privacy. The storm began to brew after storm chaser and videographer Brian Emfinger captured video footage of the tornadoes that blasted across Arkansas recently. Writing for Forbes.com, … [Read more...] about Drones Capture Footage of Tornado Devastation
