2014 was the year of the aerial drone travel video—here are some of the best of the best By Natasha Geiling – SMITHSONIAN.COM They might have been originally designed for the military, but drones are quickly finding their future in commercial use—from helping conservationists monitor illegal poaching to carrying festive decor in restaurants. They’ve […]
Senator Feinstein Now Using Safety Concerns To Target The Drone Industry
Gregory S. McNeal Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced today that she plans to introduce legislation to codify and expand the moratorium on civilian drones. Feinstein, who is well known for her opposition to drones, is premising her legislation on alleged safety concerns — she previously used alleged privacy concerns to justify her policy positions. In […]
This Just In: Broadcasters Studying How They Can Use Unmanned Aircraft
by Brett Davis Although they still can’t legally use unmanned aircraft for news reporting, at least in the United States, broadcasters are increasingly interested in the technology and are getting serious about figuring out how best to use it, according to speakers at a NewsTECH conference in New York. CNN is partnering with Georgia Tech […]
Drone camera gives Bel Aire homeowner new look at Christmas-lights handiwork
By Annie Calovich – The Wichita Eagle Brad Moss’ house in Bel Aire is decorated for Christmas in a very satisfying, full way. Whereas most houses are partially outlined in lights, at his house at 5726 E. Perryton, every window, fence, shrub, eave – even the roof – is trimmed in lights. “Anywhere we […]
FAA’s Treatment Of Amazon Proves Congress Must Act Or Companies Will Take Drone Research Abroad
Amazon.com Inc, has begun utilizing outdoor testing facilities outside the United States and has told the FAA that America’s current regulatory environment will force the company to move more research and development abroad unless substantial progress is quickly made on efforts to integrate drones into the national airspace. Amazon’s statement came in a letter from […]
Drone pioneer on device’s advantages, challenges
Consumer drones are now a $450 million industry. Sales are up 45 percent in the past year, but their future is uncertain. Chris Anderson, CEO of 3D Robotics, one of America’s first drone manufacturers, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss safety and privacy with drones. Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/drone-pioneer-on-devices-advantages-challenges/
Private Drones Being Regulated Out of the Sky
By Drew Harwell Dont’ have a pilot license? Don’t think about it. One of America’s most popular consumer drones, the DJI Phantom 2, is surprisingly cheap, lightweight and easy to fly, and lots of wedding photographers, farmers and real estate agents now depend on it for eyes in the sky. But federal rules could soon […]
European Commission Finds Existing Technology Neutral Regulations Adequate For Drone Privacy
Gregory S. McNeal Contributor The European Commission published a comprehensive report evaluating the privacy impact of drones (referred to in the report as RPAS or remotely piloted aircraft systems), finding that Europe’s existing regulatory framework is adequate to address the emergent technology. The 378 page report found that the current European and Member State regulatory […]
You have control
by Gary Mortimer • 27 November 2014 Short and sweet, to the point nothing more needed really well done the UK. In the month that our USA readers started noticing the sky falling down. http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995 Source: http://www.suasnews.com/2014/11/33005/you-have-control/
FAA’s Planned Drone Rules Would Pose Commercial Concerns
Operator Requirements Seen as Increasing Costs for Businesses, Precluding Use for Deliveries By JACK NICAS And ALISTAIR BARR Planned federal rules would likely preclude delivery drones being developed byAmazon.com Inc. AMZN -0.18% and Google Inc., GOOGL +0.32% and make some other potential drone uses too expensive for small businesses, industry proponents said. The Federal Aviation Administration […]