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Drone Universities Training a RevTechX 2018

RevTechX 2018

In partnership with Public Sector Partners (PSP), Drone Universities offered four educational sessions at the very successful RevTechX 2018 event. The event was held over two days, May 16th and May 17th. Drone Universities was proud to offer educational courses along with companies like Intel and groups like the California Department of Toxic Substances Control.

At the event, Drone…

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Holiday Drone Gift Guide: Drones For Everyone

White drone hovering in a bright blue sky

With the holidays fast approaching, it seems like everyone is searching for the perfect gift. for many, drones are on the top of their list. The good news is, it seems everyone is compiling their favorites for you into various gift giving guides and lists.

If you recently graduated from drone school, or are just considering enrolling in an FAA Part 107…

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Drone Events, Expos and Museum Days are Becoming More Popular

Studying drone Wiknic NYC 2016, Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Drone events, expos and museum days are being ever more commonplace. Events like the recent Drone Day at the New Jersey Liberty Science Center.

Liberty Science Center visitors got see things from a bird’s-eye view Sunday, while keeping their feet firmly planted on the ground.

The experience was made possible by drones and special goggles…

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#drone #drone days #drone events #drones #events #museum #museum days #Nebraska #New Jersey

Drone Captures Video Of A Surfer, 13, Rescuing A Boat Passenger

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, Credit: Bureau of Land Management

Kevin Cadby, a drone operator in Jupiter, Florida, recently used his drone to capture some amazing video, video of an impromptu rescue. It was just coincidence, but Cadby used his drone to record a brave 13-year-old surfer saving a life.

The teen, Sam Ruskin, on Monday recalled seeing the man struggling in the…

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President Trump Moves To Modify US Drone Law

Summary:

Recently finalized, our drone laws look to be in flux again. The President directed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao to develop a new program. This program, named the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, is designed to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions.

Runni…

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Recognizing Women In The Industry: Mary Wohnrade

Mary Wohnrade, Credit: Drone360

In a male dominated industry like ours, it can be hard for a woman to get ahead. Organizations like Drone360 are hoping to change that trend by documenting and recognizing the industry achievements of women with their Women to Watch in UAS list. The 2017 winner was Mary Wohnrade.

Mary Wohnrade earned her pilot’s license at age 22, but she ended up pursuing a career…

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NASA Plans To Take Drones to Saturn's Largest Moon, Titan

NASA Plans To Take Drones to Saturn’s Largest Moon, Titan

A false-color view of Titan, a moon of Saturn surrounded by a thick orange haze. Titan is believed to contain an ocean with an icy crust on top, which will be simulated in future research., Credit: NASA

Drones truly are amazing and they have been changing the world (largely) for the better since they were invented, that’s part of the reason we take so much pride in training the next generation of…

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Can GoPro Rally Against DJI In The Battle For Drone Supremacy?

Even with the negative publicity that DJI has recently faced, they are still the 800 lbs. gorilla in the room when it comes to drone production. So where does that leave a financially stable US company with aspirations of their own? With work to do.

The Karma didn’t stack up well against its rivals or have many outstanding features. And a few days later, DJI announced a new drone, the Mavic Pro,…

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They Own 70% Of The Consumer Drone Market, What's Next For DJI?

They Own 70% Of The Consumer Drone Market, What’s Next For DJI?

Frank Wang

Frank Wang’s story is an amazing one because he took his childhood passion was able to grow it into the largest manufacturer of consumer drones globally, DJI. It is proof that you can follow you dreams, and you can turn your dreams into success, if you persevere (and if you get very lucky with all the right external conditions).

Inventor Frank Wang loved model planes as a child. Ten…

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#diversification #DJI #drone #drones #Frank Wang

In Australia, CASA Uses YouTube And Social Media To Track Pilots

In Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or CASA, which is similar in purpose and function to our FAA, has gotten a lot more active as of late in the process of identifying and punishing drone operators who are breaking local laws. Surprisingly a lot of the activity is happening on-line, specifically on YouTube; as more and more people post their illegal footage, CASA’s job just gets…

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#Australia #CASA #drone #drones #social media #youtube

In Russia We Have Drone Vs. Spear ... Spear Wins

In Russia We Have Drone Vs. Spear … Spear Wins

You can file the video below as both “accurate” and “unexpected.” Watch below to see a medieval reenactment take an odd twist as a Russian gentleman decides to hurl his spear at a flying drone. Apparently he has spent “many a fortnight” practicing because around 16 seconds in you can see the drone take a direct hit.

Looking like a scene out of Monty Python, a guy in Russia dressed in medieval…

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#drone #drones #knight #medieval #spear

The DoC Is Investigating 26 Cases Of Drones Are Muling Contraband

It seems as drones are fast becoming the drug mule of choice for today US prison system. This is a subject I’ve touched on a few times before (here and here for example). According to this latest article, there are 26 ongoing cases under investigation by the Department of Corrections and I’m sure a much larger number pending,

The discovery of the drone Friday night followed the 26 ongoing cases…

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#contraband #drone #drones #drug mule #drugs #jail. prison

Child Recovers Submerged Drone In Looking Glass Falls, NC

Sullivan George recently discovered “lost treasure” while on a family trip to Looking Glass Falls, North Carolina. Sullivan spotted something underwater, then with the help of his father, they recovered a submerged drone that contained a working video card.

A local family found a drone while swimming at Looking Glass Falls recently.

“It was like finding a treasure!” Noah George said.

Noah George…

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#drone #drones #good deed #Looking Glass Falls #North Carolina #submerged #underwater

Government Regulations Still Stifling US Drone Industry Growth

Each day, new ideas are brought forth in the drone industry by enterprising entrepreneurs. It’s exciting to watch, and it gives me hope for a bright future filled with drones. However, when I read about the stifling regulations the FAA and government organizations have created that hope can quickly fade.

When Jim Komsa launched his aerial photography business in 2013, using airplanes to shoot…

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#drone #drone industry #drones #faa #growth

The "Int-Ball" Photo Drone Designed For Use in Space

The “Int-Ball” Photo Drone Designed For Use in Space

I found this little “drone” while doing my regular quadcopter related reading; while not a drone in the traditional sense, the BB-8 style Int-Ball “drone” was intriguing enough to make it into the blog. Largely due to the “cute” factor. If you don’t believe me, follow the link below.

Space watchers have seen footballs, mini-soccer balls and water balls float through the International Space…

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#BB-8 #drone #drones #Int-ball #nasa #space

Charges Dismissed Against Myron Dewey in Dakota Access Pipeline Case

The following is an interesting read; the article, titled “Charges dismissed against drone operator who documented protest,” is about Myron Dewey. Dewey recently used his drone to document protests at the Dakota Access Pipeline. Dewey pled not guilty and all charges were dismissed.

Due to the results, I’m sure this won’t be the last time I report about activists leveraging drones.

Criminal…

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Israeli Company Introduces FlyTrex Mule for Drone Deliveries

Now that we’ve been able to effectively, albeit for short bursts of time, conquer low-cost, stable flight, one of the holy grails that the drone industry has promised us is near-real-time product delivery. Who wouldn’t want their next meal delivered still hot, fresh from the sky. Thanks to work from FlyTrex, that vision is getting much closer to reality.

A future in which drones deliver our goods…

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#delivery #drone #drone delivery #drones #flytrex

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