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Top Commercial Drone Events Of 2019
The Skytango 50+ list of top commercial drone events for 2019.
January 2019 Newsletter
News from Steve Flynn, CEO, Skytango. Edition: January 2019 Welcome to 2019! We're almost to the end of January and so far we've seen airports shut down, governments shut down (and reopen) and Prime Ministers voted down. What will February bring? It's been a while...
Stick or Carrot? Compliance, Buyers & Flyers
What does the compliance wave in the drone industry hold for drone operators? There have been huge advances in drone technology in recent years, but what does the future hold for pilots dealing with clients who are increasingly concerned about protecting themselves...
When Will Autonomy Be The New Economy?
The first autonomous drone parcel delivery in Ireland and the team behind it. I was contacted in 2017 by the Irish National Postal Service, An Post, because their innovation people wanted to know more about drones - specifically autonomous deliveries. At that time...
Zenmuse X7 Lands On The Drone Market With A Touch Of Class
DJI released Zenmuse X7, its latest camera offering for use in the drone market. Weighing in with a light 449g (1lb) body, this impressive camera packs an exciting suite of features. With the pace of advances in drone tech increasing over the last number of years, the...
DRONE INDUSTRY
Stick or Carrot? Compliance, Buyers & Flyers
What does the compliance wave in the drone industry hold for drone operators? There have been huge advances in drone technology in recent years, but what does the future hold for pilots dealing with clients who are increasingly concerned about protecting themselves...
Drone Pilot Ground School Launches STEM Scholarship for High School Students
Drone Pilot Ground School recently launched a scholarship to support U.S. high school students who want to become certified commercial drone pilots. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM, is a curriculum, based on the idea of educating students in...
Drones For Emergency Services: Use and Value
Drones are being used increasingly for emergency services, but how can emergency services leverage and safely deploy such technology? This week Skytango hosts a special guest post by Anna Jackman, Lecturer at Royal Holloway University, on the reasons why drones are...
First Of Its Kind Waiver Allows CNN To Fly Drones Over Crowds
The FAA has granted a waiver to CNN allowing the media company to use drones to cover public assemblies to a height of 150 feet (45 meters).
INTERVIEWS
24 Hours In Los Angeles Timelapse: Interview with Michael Izquierdo from Beverly Hills Aerials
I talked with Michael Izquierdo to learn more about his work as a drone operator in his stunning 24 Hours in Los Angeles Drone Timelapse. Michael Izquierdo is a drone pilot for Beverly Hills Aerials, a fully licensed, insured FAA 333 exempt, part 61 and 107...
Sharon Rossmark Talks Drones, Women to Watch and Girls in STEAM
Aerovista Innovations COO and founder of Women And Drones, Sharon Rossmark talks drones, Women to Watch and girls in STEM/STEAM. Meet Sharon Rossmark - one of the most notable women in the drone industry and passionate about supporting other women in UAS and rooting...
AERIAL FILMING
Stick or Carrot? Compliance, Buyers & Flyers
What does the compliance wave in the drone industry hold for drone operators? There have been huge advances in drone technology in recent years, but what does the future hold for pilots dealing with clients who are increasingly concerned about protecting themselves...
When Will Autonomy Be The New Economy?
The first autonomous drone parcel delivery in Ireland and the team behind it. I was contacted in 2017 by the Irish National Postal Service, An Post, because their innovation people wanted to know more about drones - specifically autonomous deliveries. At that time...
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
We Are Giving Away The Drone Camera Handbook!
We are giving away the complete step-by-step guide to aerial photography and filmmaking, The Drone Camera Handbook! Ivo Marloh wrote a couple of short films before going on to do an MA in screenwriting and more recently authoring The Drone Camera Handbook. Ivo's...
Top Drone Photography Contests
We list the top drone photography contests held throughout the world and online, where aerial and traditional photographers using drones can get exposure and win some really cool prizes! As drones become more freely available, drone pilots will capture more and more...
DRONE FILM & PHOTO FESTIVALS
Stick or Carrot? Compliance, Buyers & Flyers
What does the compliance wave in the drone industry hold for drone operators? There have been huge advances in drone technology in recent years, but what does the future hold for pilots dealing with clients who are increasingly concerned about protecting themselves...
Submit Your Drone Film For Free To CinéDrones Festival With Skytango Coupon!
Grab your coupon to submit your drone film for free to CinéDrones, a festival showcasing the best of aerial cinematographers worldwide. As the popularity of drone film festivals grows with events popping up globally, there is one drone film festival that owns...
DRONE JOURNALISM
Stick or Carrot? Compliance, Buyers & Flyers
What does the compliance wave in the drone industry hold for drone operators? There have been huge advances in drone technology in recent years, but what does the future hold for pilots dealing with clients who are increasingly concerned about protecting themselves...
First Of Its Kind Waiver Allows CNN To Fly Drones Over Crowds
The FAA has granted a waiver to CNN allowing the media company to use drones to cover public assemblies to a height of 150 feet (45 meters).
COMMERCIAL DRONE EVENTS
Drone & Tech Expo Ireland 2017: My Review & Highlights
We took part in Drone & Tech Expo 2017 in Dublin, Ireland. Were you there? If not, read what happened! The Drone & Tech Expo 2017, the second edition of this annual event, took place from the 10th - 12th of March in the RDS, Dublin. We were one of the...
Drone Days 2017 In Brussels: My Review And Highlights
Soon to become an intern for the Summer months at Skytango, I had the opportunity to dive deeper into the drone industry by attending Drone Days 2017 at Brussels Expo, in the heart of Europe. Here is my review of the event and the highlights of some drone companies...
DRONE GEAR
Stick or Carrot? Compliance, Buyers & Flyers
What does the compliance wave in the drone industry hold for drone operators? There have been huge advances in drone technology in recent years, but what does the future hold for pilots dealing with clients who are increasingly concerned about protecting themselves...
Zenmuse X7 Lands On The Drone Market With A Touch Of Class
DJI released Zenmuse X7, its latest camera offering for use in the drone market. Weighing in with a light 449g (1lb) body, this impressive camera packs an exciting suite of features. With the pace of advances in drone tech increasing over the last number of years, the...
