FAA B4UFLY Smartphone App
Posted by Adele Scholl on 3/15/2016 to
B4UFLY is available for free download in the App Store for iOS and Google Play store for Android.
B4UFLY is an easy-to-use smartphone app that helps unmanned aircraft operators determine whether there are any restrictions or requirements in effect at the location where they want to fly.
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New York Drone Film Festival Aims to Win Over Skeptical Public
Posted by CHRIS FRANCESCANI on 3/9/2016 to
NEW YORK — For most Americans, hobby drones are about as welcome in their neighborhoods as car alarms.
A growing chorus of drone enthusiasts has been fighting an uphill battle for public acceptance for years now, but the victories have been few and far between.
When the film won its category, Johnson said, "my heart was pounding."
A growing chorus of drone enthusiasts has been fighting an uphill battle for public acceptance for years now, but the victories have been few and far between.
When the film won its category, Johnson said, "my heart was pounding."
Drone Nationals is headed to New York City Aug 5-7, 2016
Posted by Adele Scholl on 3/7/2016 to
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A Giant Step for Micro Drones
Posted by by Peter Sachs sUAS News on 2/17/2016 to
On February 11, 2016, Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis introduced an innovative Micro Drone amendment to the AIRR Act, which is the latest FAA Reauthorization Act. The amendment creates a new “Micro UAS Classification” of unmanned aircraft systems, and would permit non-hobbyists to operate the smallest and the safest drones under regulations that are safety-oriented, but contain simplified and streamlined requirements and restrictions. The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted to accept the Micro Drone amendment and approved the entire AIRR Act, as amended.
Freefly Systems Movi Firmware Update 5.0
Posted by Adele Scholl on 2/10/2016 to
MoVI FW 5.0 opens up entirely new possibilities for cinematic storytelling. Features include HiPer, which improves stabilization up to 50%, opening up opportunities to use longer focal lengths without sacrificing stability. An all-new Timelapse Mode allows for completely programmable camera moves that align with an intervalometer. Target Mode, an overhauled set of mobile apps and a whole slew of improvements across the platform round out our latest firmware update. You'll think you've downloaded a brand new MoVI.
Major drone manufacturer snaps up game-changing hydrogen fuel cell technology
Posted by Adele Scholl on 2/2/2016 to
A major drone manufacturer, as of yet unidentified, has signed a deal
with Intelligent Energy, one of the world’s leading providers of
efficient and clean hydrogen fuel cell power systems.
A cut above the rest: Cape Productions granted special exemption from FAA regulations
Posted by Adele Scholl on 1/25/2016 to
The FAA has decided to bend some rules for one drone photography company,
marking a new chapter in the use of drones for commercial applications
in the U.S.
Watch Intel's record-setting drone light show
Posted by Adele Scholl on 1/14/2016 to
The chip giant's robotic performance really did make it into Guinness' books.
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As more drones take to the skies, droneports will become a thing
Posted by Adele Scholl on 1/7/2016 to
Just
when you thought it was hard to achieve a first in flight in this day
and age, a city near Las Vegas has broken ground on what is believed to
be the first commercial drone airport.