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FAA

Business Aviation Group Pushes FAA for Universal Electronic Conspicuity in Drone Regulation Fight

The National Business Aviation Association has thrown its weight behind a safety-first approach to the FAA’s proposed drone regulations, urging regulators to require electronic conspicuity for all aircraft rather than creating complex new right-of-way rules that could fragment the national airspace. In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Admi

Haye KestelooOct 6

Search & Rescue

Get Paid to Fly Drones – Over 25 Jobs for Drone Pilots

So, you’ve got your Part 107 to fly drones commercially, and now you can get paid to fly your drone. Today, we’re diving into over 25 jobs that you can do to make money using your drone. Whether you’re looking for a weekend side hustle, dreaming of launching your own business, or just want to…

Greg ReverdiauSep 30

DJI

The FAA Forgot About You in Part 108 — Speak Up by Oct 6!

So, you want to fly beyond visual line of sight? Great! The FAA proposed new Part 108 rules in early August, and now they’re asking for comments.

Greg ReverdiauSep 16

DJI

Drone News: SiFly’s World Record, New GS-ONE Controller, Freefly Fest 2025, Drug-Loaded Drone Arrest

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. SiFly Sets World Record for Endurance California-based drone manufacturer SiFly has officially set a new Guinness World Record for flight endurance with their Q12 platform, a prototype quadcopter. The drone completed a flight lasting 3 hours…

Greg ReverdiauAug 22

DJI

Insta360 Antigravity A1, DJI Mini 5 Pro Leaks, AVSS Avalanche Control

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week, and they’re all pretty happy. Look at that. First off, we have the Antigravity A1 from Insta360 that’s out. We have the DJI Mini 5 Pro specs that have been leaked. And then lastly, AVSS has a new drone system…

Greg ReverdiauAug 15

DJI

Part 108 NPRM, Update on Drone Collision in TX, and Major Leaks on DJI Mini 5 Pro

Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA has finally unveiled its proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight operations. Also, we have an update on a story about a drone collision in Kerrville, Texas. And lastly, we have some major leaks on the DJI…

Greg ReverdiauAug 8

DJI

FAA BVLOS NPRM Missed, Drone Ban Proposal, and Drone Hits Helicopter in TX

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and a drone allegedly collided with a rescue helicopter in Texas. Let’s dive in. FAA Misses…

Greg ReverdiauJul 11

5 Trick Questions Most Drone Pilots Get Wrong

FAA

Part 107 Knowledge Test: 5 Trick Questions Drone Pilots Often Get Wrong

Think you’re prepared for the Part 107 knowledge test? Let’s find out. These are the top five questions drone pilots consistently get wrong. We’ll break each one down to understand why they’re missed, so you can avoid the same mistakes. Plus, we’ll address the biggest question pilots often overlook. Hi, I’m Greg from Pilot Institute,…

Greg ReverdiauJun 10

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