Dave Ziegler

In addition to being a 107 certified drone service provider, Dave is also a technical writer and trainer with 30 years of IT experience. He is currently most interested in combing information technology and drones, helping small businesses, and promoting sUAS safety as an FAA Safety Team “DronePro” Representative and FAA certified Ground Instructor (AGI).

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2023

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Jun 14

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Dave Ziegler · FAA

Holy Stone Propels Ahead with FAA-Compliant Remote ID Module

Holy Stone made its debut on the FAA UAS Declaration of Compliance database. The addition marks FAA acceptance of its first Remote ID module

Dave ZieglerJun 141 min read

Zipline

Zipline and Seattle’s Pagliacci Pizza Partner Up With Innovative Approach to Drone Delivery

Zipline, a leader in drone delivery services, is expanding its portfolio into the food sector, starting with a partnership with Seattle's Pagliacci Pizza.

Dave ZieglerMay 15

DJI

ROCK Robotic Announces New R3 and R3PRO Survey-Grade LiDAR Systems

ROCK Robotic, a Denver-based LiDAR drone mapping and surveying technology company, has unveiled its latest 3D mapping solutions, the R3 and

Dave ZieglerApr 20

FPV Freedom Coalition Seeks Help Raising Recreational Weight Limit

DJI

FPV Coalition Advocating for Recreational Drone Max Weight Increase from 250g to 1kg

FPV Coalition seeks help from entire drone community to help advocate for increasing weight restriction for recreational drone use from 250g to 1kg.

Dave ZieglerMar 22

Drone Service Providers

New Flood Of Fraudulent Check Scams Targeting Drone Service Providers

Drone Service Providers are reporting a resurgence of fraudulent check/overpayment scams. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

Dave ZieglerMar 20

DJI

Petition for DJI to Update Phantom 4 Pro V2 to be Remote ID Compliant

I spoke with DJI, including with a supervisor in communication with engineering, and was told now that the Phantom 4 Pro V2 would NOT be updated with Remote ID, despite previous assurances it would be. The Mavic Pro Platinum, which uses the same OcuSync version and DJI Go 4 app has an approved DOC, so…

Dave ZieglerMar 16

Police

Another Great Success For Growing Police Drone Program In Rockland County, NY

Clarkstown police department in Rockland County, New York, helped locate a lost boy with autism thanks to its fast-growing drone program.

Dave ZieglerMar 13

Wing Aviation

Alphabet’s Wing Announces Autonomous Drone Delivery Expansion

Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced it will expand its autonomous drone delivery system

Dave ZieglerMar 10

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