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Shooting for Free “Just for Exposure” and Other Financial Fairy Tales
Here's the thing about exposure: if someone dies from it in the mountains, it's usually not a good thing. The same principle applies to your creative
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Department of Commerce
ANPRM: Have Your Say on this Rule Making Proposal
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you can purchase, whether you’re flying for fun or for business. This may sound daunting, so…
Search & Rescue
7 Days in the Cold: Thermal Drone Locates Missing Bernese Mountain Dog
A thermal drone deployment led to the successful rescue of a missing Bernese Mountain Dog in Crystal Lake, Illinois, demonstrating the growing importance of drone technology in search and rescue operations. The two-year-old dog named Charlie was discovered on Sunday after spending nearly seven days exposed to winter conditions, having survived despite sustaining injuries from…
Department of Defense
Drone Industry Warns of Devastating Impact from Proposed Chinese Drone Restrictions
Drone industry veteran Vic Moss is raising urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being considered for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Speaking in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), Moss warns that proposed language from the Countering CCP Drones Act could have catastrophic…
Autel Robotics
Urgent NDAA Developments Could Severely Impact US Drone Industry
Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US drone industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). According to Moss, a member of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), House and Senate…
DJI
Lives at Stake: The Hidden Costs of U.S. Tariffs or Bans on DJI Drones
In recent years, DJI drones have become ubiquitous in the U.S., used by everyone from first responders and small businesses to hobbyists and farmers. The reasons are simple: DJI makes highly capable, safe, reliable, affordable, and easy-to-fly drones that are readily available to the masses. However, a growing chorus of voices within U.S. politics is…
DJI
FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flight Over People
AVSS announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. This landmark decision allows commercial operators of the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS drone parachute to fly over people without submitting an FAA 107.39 flight over people waiver. Breaking New Ground in Drone Operations…
Countering CCP Drones Act
Drone Industry Under Attack: Countering CCP Drones Act Sparks Opposition
The drone industry is facing a significant threat from the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R.2864), which aims to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States. The bill has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including drone service providers, public safety users, and American businesses that rely on this critical technology. Go to the…
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