Narwhal tusks have long fascinated Inuits but there has never been scientific evidence for how they are actually used. Well, drone footage has finally confirmed one use of these strange extensions. In a short clip, a narwhal is shown striking, stunning, a...
Continue ReadingOnce again, a proposed bill is attempting to bring the regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) down to the local level. The bipartisan legislation, the Drone Federalism Act of 2017, would “establish a process for federal, state, local and tribal g...
Continue ReadingIn April, the FAA released 268 UAS facility maps for guidance on safe altitudes to apply for authorization around airports. Within 24 hours, these maps were available on AirMap’s iOS, Android, and Web apps, and all other software powered by the AirMap p...
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is still encouraging drone hobbyists to register their names on-line, despite a recent court ruling that found its registry unlawful for model aircraft. At the same time, the agency is working with the unmanned air...
Continue ReadingPresident Trump invited a number of key players from the drone industry to attend meetings at the White House to discuss looming regulatory questions and assess how the business of drones is poised to grow. The Trump administration said it wanted to suppo...
Continue ReadingU.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hoeven (R-ND), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation designed to advance the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and build on the Federal Aviation Admini...
Continue ReadingThe FAA is providing the following updated information regarding the Small UAS Registration and Marking interim final rule as a result of a recent decision (y the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding the small UAS registr...
Continue ReadingThe FAA will strive to review and issue decisions on waiver and authorization requests within 90 days. Processing times will vary based on the complexity of your request. Directions Step 1 Determine the kind of waiver or authorization you need to perform ...
Continue ReadingInterDrone 2017: Learn how to optimize field production time and build a plan to assure the required shots are captured with confidence. This intensive session begins with planning steps for unique shot styles through to editing techniques for the final ...
Continue ReadingPeople will be able to use drones or other remote-controlled aerial vehicles in only seven of the Raleigh, North Carolina’s nearly 90 public parks under a proposed ordinance. The proposed policy pinpoints spaces where people can fly drones in Baileywick...
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