Come See QC at Cinegear 2016 booth 122
Posted by Adele Scholl on 5/16/2016 to
Come See Quadrocopter at Cinegear 2016 booth #122 with Amimon, June 3 & 4, 2016
View Cinegear 2012 below before MoVI and before restrictions were put into place.
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Montico, Inc., Fresno based Company secures AT&T Nationwide Contract
Posted by Adele Scholl on 5/13/2016 to
Montico, Inc., Fresno based Company secures AT&T Contract providing Telecommunication Tower Survey and data collection utilizing a sUAS (small unmanned aerial system). Montico, Inc. is one of the first companies in the nation to provide drone based, commercial solutions to AT&T. Under contract, Montico, Inc. will provide deliverables that detail full tower and compound surveys, HD photo and video documentation of both pre and post site development, 3-D structural modeling, disaster damage and access assessments, as well as various other tasks.
FAA Part 107 Improvement for sUAS?
Posted by Adele Scholl on 5/6/2016 to
The FAA has been developing regulations for small UAS (sUAS) (between .55 lbs and 55 lbs), the sUAS regulations are currently going through an executive level review and barring any unforeseen issues they are anticipate to be published in June of 2016. The new regulations governing sUAS operation will be in 14 CFR Part 107. Until the new rule is actually published its release date and the content of Part 107 can change. One of the things this new rules does is changes the requirements for operating sUAS. Once it goes into effect a pilot’s license will not be required, instead the folks in D.C. are developing a standalone sUAS Operators Certificate, to qualify for the certificate you will have to pass a written test. The understanding is that the test will be administered via computer testing centers, just like the pilots certificate. There will be an Online prep course available. As far as flight time qualification, there will be no flight training or flight experience required.
Debunking the Drone Versus Plane Hysteria
Posted by Jenny List - HACKADAY on 5/3/2016 to
The mass media are funny in the way they deal with new technology. First it’s all “Wow, that’s Cool!”, then it’s “Ooh, that’s scary”, and finally it’s “BURN THE WITCH!”. Then a year or so later it’s part of normal life and they treat it as such. We’ve seen the same pattern repeated time and time again over the years.
Nelson Ghost Town, NAB & Valley of Fire
Posted by Adele Scholl on 4/25/2016 to
Despite gusty winds, the Aerial Videography Field Workshop taking place in the picturesque desert landscapes surrounding the old mining town of Nelson, NV, was a huge success. Participants had the opportunity to enhance their skills as advanced pilots under the guidance of some of the top aerial videography instructors and seasoned drone pilots in the U.S. The instructors helped participants master drone flying and gave one-on-one advice on how to get the most out of your hobby or commercial aerial production experience.
NAB 2016 & UAV Events
Posted by Adele Scholl on 4/13/2016 to
Come See Quadrocopter in Outdoor/Mobile Media - Booth #OE1340
(Next to the Beer Garden)
This year at NAB we have a lot of exciting events scheduled.
- Sunday April 16th, join us for the Aerial Videography Field Trip to the Nelson Nevada Ghost Town.
Sun. April 17| 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | N260 - Field Trip - Monday 17-21 NAB Trade show event
- Friday April 22nd, Travel to The Valley of Fire for The Alta 8 Showcase,
Morning $650 (Fly via Buddy Box) 9-12 or
Afternoon Session $350 (Operate the Movi Camera Gimbal in flight) 12-4
FAA Doubles "Blanket" Altitude for Many UAS Flights
Posted by Adele Scholl on 3/30/2016 to
March 29- After a comprehensive risk analysis, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the unmanned aircraft (UAS) “blanket” altitude authorization for Section 333 exemption holders and government aircraft operators to 400 feet. Previously, the agency had put in place a nationwide Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for such flights up to 200 feet.
CAMERA DRONES TO DOMINATE NAB SHOW 2016
Posted by Jeff Foster on 3/29/2016 to
I’ve been lucky enough to be part of the original group of people to bring drone imaging and technology to NAB over the past few years, through conference sessions with Post Production World and remote off-site Field Workshops out in the Nelson Nevada Ghost Town (which is returning again this year – read below). Last year, with my partner Mannie Frances with Drone Media Group launched the first Aerial Robotics & Drone Pavilion in the upper South Hall at the NAB Show 2015 Expo.
New research suggests the FAA exaggerates the threat that drones pose to planes
Posted by By Rick Stella on 3/25/2016 to
In response to the dramatic rise in popularity of the drone industry, the Federal Aviation Administration instituted a mandatory registration requirement for any UAV weighing more than roughly half a pound. The FAA wanted to keep consistent tabs on the growing hobby, particularly to assure none get in the way of the everyday operations of commercial and civilian aircraft. While that’s no doubt a worthwhile and warranted plan, recent research shows the FAA is vastly overestimating the threat small unmanned aircraft actually pose.