Intel is currently working in partnership with the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation (CWCHF) to help restore the Jiankou wall, one of the most famous stretches of the Great Wall of China. The Jiankou wall spans 12 miles and is rapidly decaying. Due to its location, covering high mountain …

Drone training has grown up,  with different strokes for different folks.  The range of options for individuals and corporations continues to grow from premier education institutions such as Embry-Riddle for undergraduate or graduate programs, other universities and colleges, and many good non-degree programs. One new option is now being provided by …

The largest commercial drone manufacturer in South Africa, ALTi, says that the day of the fixed-wing, VTOL drone could be here. In a piece titled “What is BVLOS and What Does it Mean to Commercial Drone Users,” the company points out that flight beyond visual line of sight represents a …

An excellent way to increase your knowledge within the drone industry is to attend a trade show or conference. As the drone industry expands, conferences continue to become available in more locations across the world. One such event is The Commercial UAV Show set to take place in London, England, …

News and Commentary.  It’s time for drone operators in  the U.S.- both commercial and recreational – to start paying attention as regulation heats up.  On July 31, the Small UAV Coalition, AOPA and other industry advocates signed a letter opposing an expected amendment from Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) to the …

While not very often, the old adage what goes up must come down (and sometimes quite suddenly) comes into play even with commercial drones.   In a press release,  Drone safety systems company Parazero Israel Ltd , announced recently that its drone safety system has successfully saved hundreds of thousands of …

Have you participated in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) drone webinar series this summer? The series is intended to help drone operators submit better waiver requests when applying for an operational waiver. So far, they’ve already covered topics including how to apply for a FAA waiver, how to conduct a …

New drone laws have come into effect in the UK today, restricting drones from flying above 400 feet or within one kilometer of airport boundaries. More laws are due to come into place later this year. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will at the end of November require UK drone owners whose …

Commercial pilots looking to add inspection services to their portfolio have the perfect opportunity to train for the job at this year’s Commercial UAV Expo.  The world’s leading aeronautical university, Embry-Riddle, will be offering a pre-event training session. The following is a press release from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical …

So now we know. A matter of weeks after DJI indefinitely postponed the launch event for a new drone release, UK retailer Argos has gone ahead and printed the new products in its biannual catalog. It’s an easy mistake to make, particularly when you sell thousands of products and a …