Airbus – one of several players in the race to make Urban Air Mobility (UAM) a reality – has delved into how open the public is to the idea of getting from A to B using unmanned aircraft. The report can be read in full, here. The study’s headlines are …
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In a drone version of reality TV, the description says that Jay was too nervous to approach his crush, so he decided to deliver a Valentine’s Day card to her in a special way… with his Phantom 4 drone! Will his plan work? Watch to see if they have …
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If your vision of the flying future involves whooshing about in an air taxi while chuckling at the car-bound suckers below, Elroy Air is not here to help. But if you dream of a world of smooth logistics, where emergency supplies, firefighting chemicals, and all the crap you order online …
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City of Harare has backed off from its plans to set up surveillance drones to monitor litter and potholes following an outcry from residents who felt the facility will be abused to spy on their private life. Posting on Twitter today City of Harare said they have abandoned the plan …
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Guest Post: This article published with permission from our partners at DroneII, Drone Industry Insights. Article authored by Lukas Schroth. In our previous article (Drones and Artificial Intelligence) we discussed the principles of intelligent data processing for drones, in order to introduce you to the links between drones and artificial …
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Coming February 23: a new rule from the FAA about displaying registration numbers. Now, registration numbers must be clearly marked on the outside of the drone. ” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number …
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While many in the general aviation community worry about drones flooding the National Airspace System — and wreaking havoc — drone pilots operate under rigorous requirements to obtain authorization before taking flight in controlled airspace. And a new FAA program is making the authorization system more efficient and speedy. It’s …
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UK insurtech startup Flock has launched a monthly subscription product, Fly Unlimited, to provide commercial drone operators with flexible month-to-month insurance. Complementing Flock’s existing on-demand coverage, Fly Unlimited provides a middle ground for commercial pilots flying multiple missions each month. Instead of an annual commitment with significant upfront costs, the new subscription provides …
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National mapping agency for Great Britain and leading geospatial data organization Ordnance Survey (OS) has announced plans to launch a solar-powered drone that will fly at high altitude to complement existing satellite mapping systems. The aim of the High Altitude Psuedo Satellite (HAPS) project, called Astigan, is to provide faster, higher quality images …
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Enrico Shaefer, DroneLaw.pro DRONELIFE is excited to announce a new collaboration with drone attorney and business expert Enrico Schaefer, of Traverse Legal, PLC and Drone Law Pro. Welcome to the third edition of From the Ground Up: a podcast series designed to help drone businesses level up and grow. Enrico …
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