by Steven Flynn | Oct 13, 2018 | Aerial Filming, Aerial Photography, Drone Film & Photo Festivals, Drone Gear, Drone Industry, Drone Journalism, Drone Regulations, Skytango, Uncategorized, Women In Drones
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...
by Steven Flynn | Jul 13, 2018 | Aerial Filming, Autonomous Deliveries, Drone Regulations, Drones For Good, Skytango, Uncategorized
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...
by Hugh Shelley | Oct 27, 2017 | Drone Industry, Drone Journalism, Drone Regulations
The FAA has granted a waiver to CNN allowing the media company to fly drones over crowds, covering public assemblies to a height of 150 feet (45 meters). The first of its kind to allow untethered flight to this degree, this waiver is the product of two years of...
by Steven Flynn | Oct 6, 2017 | Drone Regulations
The number of drone fines issued by aviation authorities is increasing. Read about the most significant cases of prosecutions involving unlawful drone operations. I see an emerging trend: more and more authorities are starting to prosecute unlawful drone operations....
by Steven Flynn | Oct 2, 2017 | Drone Regulations
Looking at the increase in the number of drone fines charged against illegal behavior by aviation authorities over the world, I see an emerging trend: more and more authorities are starting to prosecute unlawful drone operations. While this is good news, many in the...
by Steven Flynn | Jun 4, 2017 | Drone Regulations
Since May 18, 2017 drone operators in China have had to register with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The decision was taken following a number of incidents near Chinese airports causing serious flight disruptions. Any drone heavier than 0.55 pounds...
