Last year, we published a list of rule changes that the FAA had enacted over the course of 2019 – now, without further ado, we bring you the most recent regulatory changes introduced by the FAA at the very end of 2020. Never short on things to say, the FAA was kind enough to publish these key regulatory changes via …
Preparing for an exam can be nerve-wracking, we get it. We’ve always believed that with enough prior preparation, anybody’s nerves can be calmed – that’s why we’ve gone ahead and come up with 10 completely custom practice questions with in-depth explanations that you can use to supplement your Part 107 Test preparation. In our opinion, the FAA does a pretty …
By Josh Pozner June 18th, 2020 128+ Commercial Use Cases for Drones You just got home and forgot one thing at the market. A few clicks on your phone, and within the hour there is a box on your front porch, no traffic, no hassle. Weather in the city or country there are hundreds of cases where drones provide a …
The construction industry is being revolutionized by drone technology. According to an industry report, construction is the fasting growing sector for drone use – surging 239 percent two years ago. And, construction companies have good reason to adopt UAS. “Leveraging drones can increase safety on a construction site by 55 percent,” the report adds. Deploying drones for aerial mapping and …
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that all drones be registered before use. The first step in registering your drone is understanding exactly how you fly and use it. Not sure what kind of drone flyer you are? Some drone types include: Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations; Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators; and Public Safety and Government. Whichever …
The worldwide non-military drone market is expected to triple in market sales to $14.3 billion over the next decade. With international markets taking off and opening new market space for drone companies, it’s never been more vital to know and understand drone laws from around the world. Currently, there is no universal set of unified rules that all countries agree …
As a new decade begins, the commercial drone industry is poised to soar. A recent FAA report reveals that – in the U.S. alone – the non-model UAS sector will see more than 835,000 drones in the air by 2023. As airspace grows more crowded, government and industry leaders view safety as the top priority in crafting future drone policy. …
Drone pilots and the companies who employ them must always stay on top of the ever-changing regulatory environment surrounding the dynamic Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry. Let’s take a moment to look at some of the recent changes to drone laws and some that are in store for 2020. In 2019, changes were flying through the regulatory skies as the …
On December 19th, 2019, the FAA announced via webinar various improvements to the way it tests all applicants for an FAA airman certificate for all certificated pilots (including drone pilots). These changes pertain to pilot identification (FTN) and to the testing process and reports (AKTR). FTN Information Necessary for Drone Pilots The FAA is requiring all new applicants to …
More than 600,000 drones are registered with the FAA in the United States, and drone ownership continues to grow. The rapid rise of the technology has been a boon to many industries including residential & commercial real estate, agriculture, architecture, engineering, and construction, to name a few. Social media has allowed photos & videos taken via drone spread to millions …