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The National Press Photographers Association told the FAA its proposed Section 2209 drone rule would create opaque, potentially permanent no-fly zones with no expiration, no review clock, and no practical protection for newsgathering — the same structural fixes drone pilots already asked for.
In East Orange, New Jersey, an innovative drone training program is empowering residents with unique skills while providing practical benefits to the city. The program, a partnership between the city and Alpha Drones USA, offers free commercial drone training, reports The Patch. Graduates of the 2023 program, including 20 East Orange residents of diverse ages…
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Becoming an independent commercial drone pilot is an increasingly uphill battle. Tighter regulations, market saturation, increasing costs of...
A DJI Mini 3 Pro and a Part 107 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can be a powerful combination and could kickstart your professional drone pilot career. DJI Mini 3 Pro for commercial work In recent years drones, such as the DJI Mini 3 Pro, have become so good that you could for…
Students can take part in a drone program that prepares them to become commercial drone pilots and get their FAA Part 107 certificate.
Did Amazon fired someone for voicing safety concerns about the drone program, a new world record for the fastest drone, and yes, it was pretty
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