So you want to make money with your drone? That’s great, but the FAA’s Part 107 exam (which you now need to pass if you want to legally fly for business purposes) might be a little harder than you were expecting. It’s almost definitely a whole lot better than the …

A tech startup is launching a new product that may be a one-stop-shop solution for foiling or blocking rogue drones. ApolloShield has developed its namesake, anti-drone package that can detect an errant UAV and kick it back to its owner. Using a radio and audio sensors, as well as cameras, …

The FAA announced this week that it granted 76 Part 107 waivers on the first day that the new law came into effect (Monday, August 29.)  The Part 107 waivers will allow for commercial operations outside of the restrictions of the Small UAS Rule, which include BVLOS (beyond visual line …

As drone manufacturers around the world position themselves ahead of this year’s holiday season, one tech company in China appears to be playing the long game. At least we think it’s a long game. The manufacturer in question is Yi Technology, and it has done something that’s becoming more commonplace …

Guest post by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Commercial UAV News Regardless of how many times a particular headline appears, it can feel like certain stories are being published on a daily basis. Not too long ago, news of the “drone” that hit an airplane felt like it was everywhere. Unfortunately, the update that …

Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The Buckeye State will soon buzz a busy bridge in an inaugural drone inspection along the Ohio Turnpike. The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission announced plans to deploy a SenseFly Albris over the Sandusky River Bridge. The 970-foot-span bridge includes one of the turnpike’s busiest …

Kim Wheeler of 2Drone_Gals This is Part 1 of “How to Pass the Part 107 Test.”  Look for DRONELIFE’s extensive reference list of free study guides, groups, and resources later this week. In yesterday’s press conference, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said that over 3,000 people had registered to take the …

wp-image-41691″ src=”http://dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/breeze_final.33-1024×843.png” alt=”breeze_final.33″ width=”782″ height=”644″ srcset=”//dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/breeze_final.33-1024×843.png 1024w, //dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/breeze_final.33-300×247.png 300w, //dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/breeze_final.33-768×632.png 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px”/> Yuneec today announced a new, low cost drone, the Breeze, targeted squarely at the consumer market. This is Yuneec’s effort to tap into a broader mass market with a product that is easier to use …

It’s a sad fact, but most of us don’t live in places beautiful enough to do justice to the capabilities of today’s drones. 4K footage is great and all, but to really make the most of your drone’s potential you probably need to leave the city behind and find somewhere …