Commercial Drones

Photo by Jo Théophile from Pexels The FAA’s proposal for Remote ID for drones appears problematic for the recreational drone community.  Tyler Dobbs, the AMA‘s Director of Government Affairs, says the proposal leaves “no viable options” for hobby flyers.  Dobbs says that without changes, the current proposal will not only …

Aeryon Labs SkyRanger The following is a guest post by technology writer Marla Keene, working for AXControl, Inc. Imagine you’re the head of a public power utility system.  Winter is coming, and you need to make sure your system’s hydroelectric power isn’t hampered by broken ice floes on the river system. Steel …

2019 was a year of change and progress for the drone industry.  What comes next – more consolidation and an industry slow down, or more exciting innovation and industry expansion?  We asked some of the industry’s leading voices for their 2020 predictions. DRONELIFE asked participants to comment on 3 important …

After several delays, the FAA has announced the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Remote ID for drones. Remote identification of drones, and connection of that identification with the operator of the drone, is considered a key component of an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system and enforcing drone rules.  The …

While most of the bad publicity around “rogue drones” comes from a perceived (and sometimes real) danger of interference between unmanned and manned aircraft, French company Donecle is proving that the manned aircraft industry can benefit from drone technology too. We first saw a demonstration of airplane inspections by drones …

Patrique Zaman, CEO of Avy, a European long-range drone company, sees magic in the skies.  “When I hear people talk about a new revolution, I think it’s true,” says Zaman.  “There is an aviation revolution.  Just look up.” Avy focuses on long range drones for lifesaving missions: medical, conservation, and …

Pro Read: As a leak indicates that Autel Robotics may be the first to offer a 6/8K camera on a drone, UAS expert and industry leader Douglas Spotted Eagle dives in to what the advantages of 8k may be – and if the drone industry is ready to take advantage …

Don’t miss this guest post by Douglas Spotted Eagle on what 8k means for the drone industry.   image from FCC application It’s hard to keep secrets in the age of the Internet.  An FCC grant of equipment certificate indicates that Autel plans to release a drone equipped with an …

News and Commentary.  Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice asking that drone operators who interfere with wildfire response be prosecuted – a request that demonstrates a lack of thorough understanding of the problem. As posted on Senator Feinstein’s website, this is an …

The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) has been a leader in supporting new drone technology since its inception. NIAS is more than an FAA test site: they’re an accelerator for new systems and applications.  Now, NIAS announces a new membership platform designed to bring businesses, customers, and investors together, …