Drone

Kespry, manufacturer of commercial drone systems, has announced the new Kespry Drone 2.0. The new lighter-weight drone flies twice as long, covers twice the ground area, and has twice the wind resilience of previous model due to a new airframe, battery, and flight system improvements. The new Kespry Drone 2.0 …

It’s been a big week in the consumer drone market. Two exciting launches have helped reinvigorate interest in a sector where – at least since the release of the DJI Phantom 4 and Yuneec Typhoon H – things at the top of the spectrum have become a foregone conclusion. It’s …

Canadian commercial drone company AeroVision Canada is seeking a waiver from Transport Canada for BVLOS (Beyond visual line of sight) flight. In Canada, as in the US, commercial operators are required to have their drones in sight at all times.  While for some applications the restriction does not cause a problem …

image Aero777: CC by-SA 3.0 “Made Fresh – Arrives Fresh” is the Dominoes motto, and it looks like they may have found a new way to delivery. The first Dominoes pizza has been delivered by drone in Auckland, New Zealand with, it seems, only very minor damage to the cheese. …

As countries go, Norway’s pretty good isn’t it? Statistically it’s one of the happiest nations in the world, which is no surprise when you consider the incredible scenery locals enjoy at every turn. How can you be miserable with mountains like that? As you might expect, all that incredible scenery …

FAA testing and certification for small UAS remote pilot certificates begins in earnest this month, but does that mean the commercial drone industry will see rapid growth? QuickTake THE FACTS: Beginning August 29, 2016, the new small UAS Rule for commercial drone operations in the U.S. takes effect.  One very …

Part 107, the Small UAS Rule, takes effect on Monday – and recreational drone operators as well as commercial drone pilots may have to take the Part 107 Test.  The “Aeronautical Knowledge Test” costs $150 to take and, the FAA estimates, will require about 20 hours of studying.  In addition …

After wowing the crowds at CES 2016, French manufacturer Parrot is finally ready to release its Disco drone. In case you missed the announcements from Parrot earlier this year, the Disco is going to be something of a revelation in the aerial photography industry. You see, Parrot’s latest drone isn’t …

image: Sven, CC by-SA 3.0 Drones are changing supply chain logistics and warehouse management for big retailers – and they could have an even bigger effect as regulations change. Traditionally, warehouses are large buildings in industrial areas with big loading docks, allowing product to arrive and then to ship out …

The Pentagon’s futuristic think tank is thinking about how to stop errant drones and it wants the public’s help. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Tactical Technology Office this week announced a request for information to help create “novel, flexible, mobile layered” anti-drone solutions to defend “fixed and mobile ground …