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Commentary.  The UK drone industry has taken a beating in recent weeks. First, the head of Unmanned Traffic Management at NATS, Andy Sage, took it upon himself to categorize drone pilots as either “clueless, careless, and criminal” in a parliamentary hearing – a mistake he has since apologized for. And …

I-Team: FAA cracking down on drones flying near airports  WTVD-TV The Federal Aviation Administration is ramping up efforts to crack down on the illegal flying of drones in controlled airspace, especially around airports. >> Osmo Pocket vs. Osmo Mobile 2: Which One Should You Buy? Source link Share Tweet Share Pin …

CASA running drone detection trial at major airports and Sydney Harbour  CIO Australia Air safety authority has issued 26 aviation infringement notices to drone fliers so far this year. >> Osmo Pocket vs. Osmo Mobile 2: Which One Should You Buy? Source link Share Tweet Share Pin Email aerial vehicle AFP …

The UK Government is today putting into place new legislation that will extend no-fly zones around airports to 5km. There is also a promise to impose major penalties for those who break the law. The government decided to bring in the changes before the new Drones Bill has been finalized, …

DJI has announced an update to its European geofencing technology. The Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) 2.0 system is being rolled out across 32 European countries with new measures placed around airports with help from UK drone services platform Altitude Angel. DJI to deploy “bow tie” safety zones around European airports Read …