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  Joe Ravi [CC BY-SA 3.0] The technology for controlling access to airspace around airports or other protected facilities is ready – but will regulations allow them to be implemented before the next damaging event? The following is a DRONELIFE exclusive guest post from Jaz Banga, CEO and Co-founder of Airspace …

image credit: DRL Drone racing is one of the hottest sports on the horizon – and Paul Nurkkala is a champion.  DRONELIFE gets an insider’s look at drone racing and the international Drone Racing League (DRL) with this in-depth interview, as Nurk talks about training, travel, and a day in …

Image supplied by Mothership Most of us in the drone industry can agree that it’s the data – not the aircraft – that provides value.  But what if the aircraft is a blimp instead of a drone?  DRONELIFE spoke with Jonathan Nutzati, CEO of Mothership Aeronautics about his recent announcement of …

Blue Stahli Luân [CC BY 2.0] How should governments and the drone industry respond? The following is a guest post by Timothy Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies, leading provider of airspace security technologies. Over 100,000 travelers were grounded the week leading up to Christmas due to rogue drones spotted at …

It’s one of a drone operator’s most basic problems: where to store all of your best footage.  Check out these suggestions to find a great solution that’s right for you. The following is a guest post by Fergus O’Sullivan, chief editor of Cloudwards.net. After you’ve flown a few passes over a …

3d rendering delivery drone flying with cardboard box Marketplace interviewed our Editor in Chief  about Drones,  Drone Delivery, the FAA, regulations and the near future of Drones. If you did not catch it on Marketplace,  check it out here to either read the transcript or listen to the podcast. About: Marketplace® …

Guest post by leading drone industry analyst Colin Snow of Skylogic Research. This was a big year for the commercial drone industry as a whole. It saw a significant increase in the business adoption, the expansion of the FAA’s LAANC program (the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability that provides …

The following is a guest post by talented Part 107 Pilot and author, Kara Murphy. As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect back on another year of growth and ingenuity in the drone world. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and taste is certainly objective. …

Drones have finally inched closer to commercialization in India this year.  The country’s ‘Drone Regulations 2.0’ policy is considered a landmark in federal regulations for the drone industry. From taxis to delivery vehicles, the latest policy paves the way for a range of drone applications that can integrate into existing …

Image: University of Zurich Compact and foldable, portable drones are great for carrying – but can the advantages of a folding drone be realized during flight? Researchers at the University of Zurich, with others, have come up with a drone that folds during flight to get through tight spaces. Davide …