As of August 29, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration published new rules for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) under Part 107.
The rules not only included operation rules for small UAS, but it also created the Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small UAS Rating, the first and only airman certificate specifically for the use and operation of small UAS.
In order to use a small UAS or drone commercially in the United States, pilots are required to obtain their Remote Pilot Certificate.
It’s been another great day to be a drone fan! Orlando Magic forward, Aaron Gordan just used an Intel drone to complete a nice dunk in the first round of the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest in New Orleans on Saturday. But it just wasn’t enough to get him to the final round! … Read more
On April 14, 17, 18, 21, delinquent drone pilots have been flying drones near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China, causing more than 100 flights to make unscheduled landings or returns, which affected more than 10,000 passengers.
DJI, The world’s leading drone manufacturer, is trying to help out the investigations by offering up to 1 million yuan ($125,000) in rewards for clues leading to further help of the police investigations.
How can you make money by flying drones? Now that you have acquired your drone, you would like to make a tremendous amount of money, by leveraging the abilities of your drone. How much could you make per month? $10? $100? $1000? Or even $10,000? It is essential that you first make … Read more
When it comes to flying a drone, it is of the uppermost important to pay attention to a series of safety tips. Indeed, although many drones are lightweight and their toy look makes them seem harmless, the possibility for them to be potentially dangerous is real. After listing a few types of … Read more
Last Friday at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, about 10,000 travelers and 240 flights were disrupted by rogue drones. According to the South China Morning Post, there have been at least 10 cases of rogue drone interrupting flights in the past 3 months. Just recently, we reported on a case of some drones interrupting flights … Read more
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You’ve probably already heard about the incredible drone revolution because obviously, you’re on this site for a reason – these little flying pieces of technology keep getting plenty of coverage and hitting the headlines in all sorts of ways. Whether it’s drone racing leagues, innovative uses of drones or how they’ve become … Read more
When the small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were first released commercially, they attracted hobbyists and those who loved flying machines. Now that these hobby-sized drones are getting more accessible and practical, both because of lower prices and ease of flight control, it is easy to start a business using this technology. Drone … Read more
Home security has been developed throughout the years by introducing different technology devices to detect an intrusion. These devices range from window and door sensors to motion detection sensors. One popular home security device is the smart home camera. Many homeowners are starting to install cameras inside and outside their homes. This … Read more
This remote-controlled pilotless aircraft or Unnamed Aircraft System (UAS), more commonly known as a “drone”, has been widely used professionally especially in film cinematography. Did you know that there are already training programs being offered to become a drone pilot? Yes, you’ve read that right. You can now make flying a drone … Read more
A drone is a flying robot. In the technological context, a drone is an unmanned aircraft. The US military and that of other countries have been using huge, expensive, missile-equipped models for a remote strike for some years. Though the explosion of drones in popularity is fairly recent, they have been around … Read more
So you buy a new drone and it arrives at your doorstep. You are excited and want to take it out on a flight immediately. But hold on, the thoughts and doubts surrounding where you should fly, and shouldn’t, puts a stop to that motion right away. Indeed, not only are there legalities to be aware of, but you also need a good idea about the ethical uncertainties clearly. You surely don’t want to invade other peoples privacy and ruin their evening while they are having a backyard barbecue or picnic, and neither do you want law enforcement agents clamoring for you at your doorstep. Here are some great places where you can fly your drone stress-free.
Drones are seeing a surge in popularity, and that is not without due cause. Ever since Amazon announced their ambitious idea to bring drones into their delivery lines, people are quick to see how drones can come into the sphere of domestic, scientific and economic usage. And entrepreneurs have taken note, for there are a lovely variety of drones popping up that seem to fill every niche.
Whether be it the casual drone enthusiast looking for a thrilling drone race with their friends, or the professional director looking for ways to capture that stunning aerial shot, there is a flying bird fit for all. This is the perfect time for one to take the plunge in becoming his very own drone pilot.
Did you just happen to pick up your very first drone? Surely, to a beginner, it might be slightly overwhelming to jump straight into the fray. Here are some compilations of what I think can better alleviate some of that nervous giddiness and, I hope, can be a small stepping stone towards your discovery into flying your very own bird.