The big news coming out of last week is that global drone brand DJI has been added to the US Department of Commerce’s Entity List. In simple terms, this means that the US will cease to export any technology to the company over issues related to national security. Being the most popular drone brand in
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Any licensed pilot reading this article probably already knows what an E6B flight computer is and has a strong opinion about its utility. An early aviation tool, some pilots stand by its usefulness while others may think of it as a relic of the past. Regardless, licensed pilots are still expected to know how to
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Just as with most other laws, the Part 107 rules contain quite a lot of language that needs to be further clarified. In some cases, however, no such technical definition exists. This applies to the term ‘sparsely populated’ – something that is mentioned in one of the more important provisions under Part 107? What exactly
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If you’re a commercial drone pilot, then you’re probably no stranger to finding yourself in a situation where you have to fly a drone in difficult circumstances. This is when the Part 107 restrictions feel particularly restrictive – even when you recognize how invaluable they are for airspace safety. In this article, we’re closing in
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You may have heard of this little requirement called a drone license. Designed for improved airspace safety, the drone license is part of the FAA’s newly established rules on drone flight. If you’re thinking of buying a drone or just purchased one, this might come as a shock to you. After all, who wants to
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While federal oversight of drone flight is no longer a new concept, it has been put in the spotlight recently because of a high-profile case where the FAA proposed a fine to a YouTube channel owner of $184,500. On one hand, the case has become a cautionary tale for people who plan to upload drone
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Drones probably rank way up there in the list of fairly popular technologies, yet poorly understood by the public. If you’ve ever operated a drone in a public place, you have probably experienced the effects of this first-hand. People just can’t resist asking about drones. Sometimes, they can even challenge your right to fly one.
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Note: This article does not provide legal advice and it may be inaccurate or incomplete. It’s for informational purposes only and it’s generally not a good idea to fly around critical infrastructure without doing in-depth research Drones are small and mobile enough to fly just about anywhere. This is one of their biggest strengths but
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Without a doubt, aerial videos uploaded to popular social media channels have played a big role in making drones as popular as they are right now. Those who have gained an interest in drones only in the last few years have no doubt watched a drone video that someone else shot and uploaded on YouTube.
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If there’s one thing we can pinpoint as the biggest reason for drone crashes, it’s the failure to check if the drone is in proper working condition before starting flight operations. For this reason, the FAA and most of the drone community highly recommends having a pre-flight inspection checklist. What we’re NOT going to do
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