by Mike Pehel | Aug 15, 2017 | News
The U.S. Army recently banned the use of off-the shelf DJI drones by service members amid concerns drone data could be compromised by the data link back to the Chinese manufacturer’s headquarters. DJI has responded by announcing the development of a new offline...
by Mike Pehel | Aug 9, 2017 | News
The Kansas Department of Transportation has partnered with unmanned traffic management (UTM) software provider AirMap to provide safer skies over Kansas and stimulate growth within the states burgeoning UAV industry. The partnership will provide a central repository...
by Mike Pehel | Jun 6, 2017 | News
On May 25, 2017, the FAA-designated Nevada UAS Test Site and its NASA Partners flew five different Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones) demonstrating multiple operational scenarios, including parachute initiated emergency supply deliveries and aerial survey...
by Mike Pehel | Sep 7, 2016 | News
Part 107 is in full effect, but what does that mean to you and what does that mean to the industry going forward? At a glance, it means registered operators with drones weighing 55 pounds or less can operate commercially under this set of rules. But the major...
by Mike Pehel | Aug 29, 2016 | News
The day has finally come. The Federal Aviation Administration’s official commercial drone rule went into full effect today. The regulations were first announced on June 21. “People are captivated by the limitless possibilities unmanned aircraft offer, and...
