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How Americans Really Feel About Drones

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 theDroneInfodrone regulations, drones, FAA Regulations, flying drones0 comment

(Credit: Shutterstock) If you’re a fan of drone technology or a drone pilot yourself, it’s easy to think the tech is mainstream. It’s not. And it turns out drone owners are just a small sliver of Americans — just 8 percent own a flying drone, according to a December 2017 study from Pew Research Center. Even though many people don’t own drones, almost 60 percent have seen someone operating one. As of January, more than 1 million people have registered as drone owners with the FAA. That includes both hobbyist…

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Drone Pilot ID and Drone Regulation to Arrive in the US This Year

February 16, 2018February 15, 2018 theDroneInfodrone pilot, drone regulations, drones, faa0 comment

During the Singapore Airshow last week, a top official of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the regulator is planning to craft rules by this year to make it easier to identify drones and their pilots. The rapid growth of the drone market and the rising number of incidents involving these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) are the main drivers behind the need for increased drone regulation. To draft the new rules, the FAA is working closely together with other agencies and industry partners, said Carl Burleson, acting deputy administrator…

Drone Light Shows Look Cool, But How Do They Work?

February 9, 2018February 5, 2018 theDroneInfodrone light show, drone swarm, drones, flying drones0 comment

If you were in Los Angeles on September 14, and looked up into the night sky, you would have seen a swarm of 300 Intel Shooting Star drones, equipped with LED lights, flying in sequence to form a huge W. Despite initial paranoia in downtown that the display was a subliminal message from a more advanced civilization, the drones were in fact working for Warner Bros/DC Comics, promoting the home entertainment release of Wonder Woman. Cool studio marketing stunts aside, you might have been curious to learn how drones fly…

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Best drones under £100, £200, £500 and £1000 to Buy in the UK for 2018

February 8, 2018February 5, 2018 theDroneInfobest drones, buy drones, cheap drones, drones, uk drones0 comment

DRONES don’t need to cost the earth (although the top models often do), so we’ve tracked down some of the best drones for any budget. Below you’ll find bargain drones under £100, right through to professional-grade flyers that cost well north of £1,000. The Parrot Swing has a unique X-wing design, and comes in well below £100 Best drones under £100 At below £100, there are seriously slim-pickings. You’ll either have to compromise on flight time/range, handling/stability, video quality – or all three. But if you’re just looking for a…

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Converge Industries Developing Artificial Intelligence Drones to Assist Commercial Operators

February 7, 2018February 5, 2018 theDroneInfoai, artificial intelligence, commercial drones, drone applications, drones0 comment

On January 25th San Francisco based Converge Industries Co., a commercial drone software provider, announced it has raised $750,000 in seed funding. Initially the company had received funding from large investors such as Samsung NEXT, Techstars Ventures, Kima Ventures, and other angel investors. This announcement is important due to the fact that Converge is focusing its R&D efforts in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for drones. Any software or hardware that could accelerate the ability of UAVs to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is one we’re definitely…

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Drone-catching Drones to Bolster Security at Winter Olympics

February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 theDroneInfodrone catching drones, drones, flyingdrones, winter olympics 20180 comment

Police officers walk the perimeter of the Gangneung Ice Arena where the figure skating and short track speed skating will be held during the Pyeungchang Winter Olympics Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) Drone ownership has caught on in South Korea like it has pretty much everywhere else, a fact that hasn’t escaped organizers of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, which officially gets underway on Friday. Officials are concerned about rogue flying machines disrupting events during the two-week sporting extravaganza, and have put…

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Professional Charter Jet Pilots Bring Experience to Startup Drone Business

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 theDroneInfodrone business, drones, flying drones0 comment

SARASOTA — Two Sarasota men have jumped into the world of commercial drones, knowing that federal regulations still stand between them and many job opportunities. But Chad Cox and C.J. Carlock, the co-founders of 4C Drone Solutions LLC, aren’t your typical hobbyists with dreams of making a living with the radio-controlled helicopters. They both have a lot of flight experience as professional pilots of luxury private jets carrying celebrities, professional athletes and wealthy business people around the world. Cox and Carlock fly out of Sarasota for NetJets, a Columbus, Ohio-based…

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LCCC Drone Courses and Plans Even More Training

February 2, 2018January 29, 2018 theDroneInfodrone, drone courses, Drone Technology, drone training, drones0 comment

Drones are becoming popular in a number of industries from real estate to photography, and so the demand for those licensed to operate a commercial drone is increasing. To meet demand, Lehigh Carbon Community College introduced its first classes on commercial drone certification last year. After a successful initial run, the community college will be hosting a second series of drone classes on campus this semester. Richard Wilt, dean of the School of Communication Arts, Computers and Technology at LCCC, which is offering the classes, said the classes are being…

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See the New Drone Lithium-Metal Battery Take Flight

February 1, 2018January 29, 2018 theDroneInfodrone, Drone Technology, drones, flying drones, lithium0 comment

A Massachusetts-based startup says it’s doing something that no other company has been able: sell lithium-metal batteries commercially. And they’re appearing first in drones. SolidEnergy Systems, a spin-out from MIT, has developed a battery that it says has double the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries. That means that a battery from SolidEnergy Systems could be half the size of a standard lithium-ion battery and hold the same amount of energy, or it could be the same size as a lithium-ion battery and hold twice as much energy. For drone…

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4 Reasons GoPro’s Drone Dreams Evaporated

January 31, 2018January 29, 2018 theDroneInfodrone, Drone Technology, drones, flying drones, Go Pro0 comment

GoPro’s (NASDAQ:GPRO) stock plummeted in early January after the action camera maker reduced its fourth quarter sales forecast, lowered the price of its flagship Hero 6 Black camera, and exited the drone business. The death of GoPro’s drone business was particularly devastating since it was seemingly the company’s best chance to pivot away from the saturated action camera market. It was also surprising. GoPro claimed during last quarter’s conference call that the Karma was the second best selling drone in the US priced above $1,000, and that it controlled 24%…