We recently saw a Drone being operated commercially at the BottleRock Music Festival in Napa, CA. The footage is great, but there are some serious safety and legal concerns that should be addressed before any UAV mission like this is taken.
The FAA releases new commercial UAV rules next month. What should we expect?
While the FAA has missed a number of deadlines for rolling out rules governing commercial UAV use in the United States, it does appear to be on track to finally launch them next month. Multiple high-ranking members of the FAA have stuck to the launch date of “late Spring” for several months now, and June 20th is the last day of Spring. This begs the pressing question: what should we expect of these new rules, called Part 107
The 2016 FAA UAS Symposium: What Happened?
Regulation is a key topic to consider when planning any commercial drone operation. There is a lot of complicated, controversial, and often contradictory information about what is and is not legal for commercial drone use. The FAA is keenly aware of these challenges, leading them to hold a two-day symposium in Daytona Beach this week. Over the course of the event, there were dozens of often heated discussions about almost every aspect of UAV regulation imaginable. Read on for some of our key takeaways from the conference.
What Autopilot Should I Use for my Drone?
There are several ways that a drone can be piloted, but determining which approach is right for you requires understanding the benefits and costs of each. We break down and explore the three broad types of drone piloting.
Commercial Drone Insurance: What Drives Risk & Cost?
A key consideration for any business looking into commercial UAV operations is getting the right insurance. But what drives risk assessment and insurance premium cost in such a new industry?
Is it Legal to Use Drones Commercially? The Real Answer.
Is it legal to fly drones for commercial purposes? The real world answer is more complicated than yes or no. We explore the real business implications of flying drones commercially today.
What Drone Registration Means for Business
The FAA has released their final rule for drone registration, but most people overlook the impact that this will have on businesses. This article goes into how this new rule will impact businesses who are building drone programs or looking to use UAVs in their operations in the future.
Drone Registration Will Have Little Impact on Businesses
Early this week, the FAA published the recommendations of their task force on drone registration. Though there exist some significant challenges associated with the new set of recommendations, ultimately businesses using drones will not be significantly impacted by these recommendations.
Drone Registration Requirements: Our Comments to the DoT and FAA
The DoT and FAA have asked for comments on how to register small UAS. Registration could seriously damage the industry, and the hobby. Smart solutions are possible, however. Read our full comment to the DoT and FAA.
Drone Registration Requirements: many questions, Few real Solutions
In a press conference earlier today, the US Department of Transportation announced its plan to require the registration of drones operating in the National Airspace. Their plan involves forming a task force that will ideally create a set of rules to register drones by mid-December. However, this announcement, like many regulatory attempts before it, adds complexity to the regulatory landscape while answering few of the questions required to create a safe and effective industry.