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Photo courtesy of microdrones A German drone manufacturer is using the power of viral video to tout its new water-rescue drone that has already made a splash in the eyes of the nation’s lifeguards. This past week, microdrones released a new video depicting a German lifeguard locating a “drowning” swimmer …

Photo: Samantha Smith, CC by 2.0 Tougher French drone laws are in the works, as France’s parliament announced that a new set of laws for recreational drones will be enacted within a few weeks. France was the surprise leader in commercial drone investment at the beginning of this year. It …

As thousands of new commercial drone operators enter the market, drone insurance becomes a big issue for many.  But what’s the right type of insurance for your business?  Here’s our analysis of the costs and benefits of on-demand drone insurance, like Verifly, vs. an annual policy from your broker. What …

Despite that one time a falling camera drone almost landed on a downhill skier mid-race, drones are becoming a go-to tool for filmmakers and cinematographers. And as the technology continues to develop, so does the potential for creative projects harnessing the power of aerial cameras. Now, one movie has been …

courtesy of Aeryon Labs A Canadian drone company already a leader in police-driven UAV tech scored two victories recently that will no doubt launch it higher into the growing public-safety sector. Last week, Aeryon Labs unveiled an on-site option for its cloud-based, real-time video/data streaming platform, AeryonLive. The new system …

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Maddelin Angebrand The U.S. Navy is testing a virtual net it hopes can both detect and splash rogue drones before they become a clear and present danger. During an exercise last week, missile destroyers USS Lassen and USS Jason Dunham checked out …

Small business owners and representatives of the drone industry testified before a Congressional subcommittee about the FAA’s efforts to move commercial drone regulation forward. Speaking before the House Small Business committee, representatives from the FAA, AUVSI, the Small UAV Coalition, airports, and others testified about the need for sensible regulation to support …

Commercial drone manufacturer senseFly has partnered with 3D modeling company Maptek to provide a complete solution for the mining industry.  The partnership seems like a perfect fit – the eBee commercial drone, a market leader in agriculture and other industrial applications, combined with a proven technology company with existing penetration in …

The FAA says that it requires about 20 hours of study to pass the Part 107 test.  By all reports, the test is not an easy one – but those willing to put in the time can certainly be successful.  DRONELIFE published a list of study guides and courses earlier – …

After plenty of leaks and mounting speculation, DJI has launched a new portable drone for the enthusiast market: the Mavic Pro. Although rivals Yuneec and GoPro have beaten DJI to the release of new models in recent weeks, it looks like the drone industry’s dominant manufacturer is yet again set to …