Drone

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. …

LONDON — More than a week after somebody (or somebodies) with a drone (or drones) shut down a major airport and ruined the travel plans of tens of thousands of people, the British police had little to offer on Thursday except warnings about how little they had to offer. “You …

A photographer has taken a series of searing aerial photos revealing gross inequality across America where rich and poor live side-by-side. Johnny Miller, who was born in the States but now lives in South Africa, has captured pockets of disparity across the country.  His photos capture LA’s skid row, homeless camps that …

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 …

A Russian strategic drone propelled by a miniaturized nuclear reactor is undergoing underwater trials, according to reports. The weapon, called Poseidon, is slated to become a new class of the country’s nuclear deterrence. Poseidon, which was previously dubbed Status-6, was officially announced in March along with other …

Australian start-up Aquabotix this week signed an agreement with French defense multi-national Thales to research and design mine countermeasures using aquatic drone technology. This project is a collaboration with Australian Academia in conjunction with the University of Sydney, Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR), Flinders University, Western Sydney University, Mission Systems …

New drone owners are being warned about the dangers of flying the devices as soon as they unwrap them this Christmas after the chaos at Gatwick Airport. Police and aviation authorities urged users to read up on strict rules about the remote-controlled gadgets before taking them for their first spin. …

Still trying to think of that perfect present?  Give what you’d most like to receive.   Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best drone for each person on your list. The following is a guest post by commercial drone pilot and writer Terry Jarrell.  Choosing the perfect …

(Bloomberg) — As thousands rush to complete journeys disrupted by the recent drone incursions at London Gatwick airport, here’s a guide to how the aviation industry is responding, and what the long-term fallout might be. Managing Chaos Airlines have a legal duty to get travelers to their destination, no matter …

With a warm shout out to Clement Clarke Moore!  ‘Twas the day before Christmas, when across this great land, Drones were delivering and lending a hand;   I was working my drone job at the ole FAA, Checking out that drone pilots, our rules they obey;   ‘Twas Yuletide, I …