As more law-enforcement agencies welcome UAV deployment as an effective force multiplier, police associations – groups that represent and empower police officers – are taking notice. DRONELIFE recently contacted several domestic and international police organizations to gauge the “drone buzz” among police agencies. Although some chose not to comment or …

California-based drone manufacturer 3DR, the US’ largest drone manufacturer, has made a public statement in support of Part 107 – but asks that the FAA move quickly to consider a micro drone category. 3DR contributed with other industry leaders on the FAA’s Advisory Review Committee (ARC).  The ARC was instrumental in …

Image: CSIRO, CC 3.0 After a long wait, the Small UAS Rule – affectionately known as Part 107 in the drone industry – becomes effective today.  The FAA says that over 3,000 commercial drone operators have registered to be among the first to receive their Remote Pilot Certification with UAS Rating – a …

Law-enforcement agencies nationwide continue to stay in hot pursuit of emerging drone technology. So, once again, DRONELIFE issues an All-Points Bulletin for public-safety UAV news: Georgia In McDonough, local commissioners have OK’ed the purchase of two high-end drones using more than $18,000 seized from drug raids. In addition to a …

Kespry, manufacturer of commercial drone systems, has announced the new Kespry Drone 2.0. The new lighter-weight drone flies twice as long, covers twice the ground area, and has twice the wind resilience of previous model due to a new airframe, battery, and flight system improvements. The new Kespry Drone 2.0 …

It’s been a big week in the consumer drone market. Two exciting launches have helped reinvigorate interest in a sector where – at least since the release of the DJI Phantom 4 and Yuneec Typhoon H – things at the top of the spectrum have become a foregone conclusion. It’s …

Canadian commercial drone company AeroVision Canada is seeking a waiver from Transport Canada for BVLOS (Beyond visual line of sight) flight. In Canada, as in the US, commercial operators are required to have their drones in sight at all times.  While for some applications the restriction does not cause a problem …

image Aero777: CC by-SA 3.0 “Made Fresh – Arrives Fresh” is the Dominoes motto, and it looks like they may have found a new way to delivery. The first Dominoes pizza has been delivered by drone in Auckland, New Zealand with, it seems, only very minor damage to the cheese. …

As countries go, Norway’s pretty good isn’t it? Statistically it’s one of the happiest nations in the world, which is no surprise when you consider the incredible scenery locals enjoy at every turn. How can you be miserable with mountains like that? As you might expect, all that incredible scenery …

FAA testing and certification for small UAS remote pilot certificates begins in earnest this month, but does that mean the commercial drone industry will see rapid growth? QuickTake THE FACTS: Beginning August 29, 2016, the new small UAS Rule for commercial drone operations in the U.S. takes effect.  One very …