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The FAA and its government partners are expanding research on ways to detect “rogue” drones around airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its government, industry and academia partners have joined forces to evaluate drone detection technology at John F. Kennedy International...

I believe DJI must include maintenance schedules, procedures, and checklists for preventative, routine, and periodic, maintenance, in the User Manual. Not only should the schedules be published, but so should procedures and checklists be published as well. It seems that since DJI does not...

In March/April of this year, we surveyed 1,500 drone pilots about current U.S. regulations. Our goal was to get an inside look at people's opinions and habits on the state of drone laws in the U.S. and where they're going. We ended up with a bunch of interesting (and disturbing) data about...

I'm a Light Sport Pilot flight instructor and FAA Designated Practical Examiner (fixed wing and powered parachute) and also a private pilot. I started getting phone calls last year from people wanting to get their light sport license so they could operate drones commercially and I had absolutely...

Since Part 107 is rumored to be coming in June or sooner (at least that's what I've read), what should those of us who are already experienced drone pilots be reading and studying up on in order to pass the test and/or any other requirements that are likely to be part of it? I want to be ready...

Here's a crack at explaining the FAA drone regulations through the power of musical comedy!

As I live about a mile from a medium/small (200-300 flights a day) airport I decided it was a good idea to speak directly with management and/or the FAA control tower to determine what preferences and criteria they have for drone flying in the immediate and 5 mile range of the airport. On my...

Was flying on my buddy's ranch in way SW Texas near Alpine - it's beautiful out there and I was just starting to get some nice video. To cut a long story short, Phantom just flew off into the distance.I could see it but no matter what I tried could not get it back. Finally it crashed into a...

Maybe many of you don't care, but there would be a real potential to make money with drones. There could be literally millions of dollars in stock photography that could be made by selling stock photography. Millions of dollars in income from photography by private individuals that just want...

Some people believe the dangers imposed by UAVs are a little over-exaggerated. For those reasons and more, we've put together a 5-minute survey on sUAS/drone regulations in the U.S. We're planning to use the results when we speak with policy makers and major news outlets. Please, do me the...

Just got this email today from the FAA "Federal Aviation Administration" <[email protected]> On April 19-20, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) will co-host an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium in Daytona...

Senate Bill 124, Dan Claitor, R- Baton Rouge, creates the crime of trespassing with a drone if it is flown less than 350 feet above someone’s property without his or her permission. Creates the crime of criminal trespass by unmanned aircraft. AN ACT 2 To enact R.S. 14:63.1, relative to...

One of the revisions in last year's updating of AC 91-57 talks about what to do if you regularly fly within an airport's radius (for instance, if you live there). This is different from the previous rule which required notification every time: Has anyone talked to their nearby tower about...

I thought it would be a bad idea to spend a lot of money on something with an uncertain future. Turns out my foresight was right.... What is the sense of having a camera drone if you can't share your pictures and video? There is always Vimeo, but A. it cost money to post anything worth while...

Does any one else think that the media are giving unfair press about drones in general for hitting planes to blinding people. It would be nice to see some of the many positive things that drones do in the media for once, don't you think? Make sure to cast your vote above so we can see what the...

I have seen an official document on the FAA website that the total ban on UAV in a 30 mile radius of national airport has been lifted. However, the FAA's B4UFLY app has not been updated to reflect this fact. I live inside the 30 mile radius of National, but outside the 15 mile radius, so...

Whether you agree with the FAA’s requirement to register your drone if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) so you can fly it outdoors for fun as a hobby this is now the law as of 12/21/2015. Drones/UAS have to be marked with your registration number and this can be done using labels...

Fire and Rescue vehicles responded to reports of multiple suicide jumpers at the FAA Headquarters in Washington D.C. today. The rash of desperate FAA regulators who turned to the rooftop as their only hope of finding relief from the pressures of regulating the drone industry were apparently...

Bear with me, please, I am not prone to conspiracies (smile), and I am new here. I almost didn’t post this because of that. I have an unusual point of view, I figured I should share it… If you don’t agree, OK. Has anyone noticed what appears to be a sickening, pathetic, stomach wrenching...

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