In the summer of 2017, the FAA based new rules making the use of drones for commercial purposes more accessible than ever before. To be clear, if you are using a drone for anything other than your own personal enjoyment, you are likely using a drone for a commercial purpose and these FAA regulations apply, […]
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New Laws Make Agricultural Drone Use More Difficult
Farmers have been using drones since they first came out, but recent legislation in the United States is making it more difficult for these farmers to make use of the drones that they might already own. New laws increase the restrictions on farmers, and also require them to go through a licensing process and to […]
Canada Tries to Figure out Drone Regulation
Governments around the world are struggling to deal with drones and how to govern them. They are much different than the aircraft of old, and are frequently being used for surveillance and photography purposes, which can easily infringe on the privacy of other people. Canadian government officials have been struggling with how to manage drones, […]
Uber Advertises Over Mexico City Using Fleet of Drones
Mexico City has a really serious problem with air pollution. The smog levels are climbing to heights so great that the volcanoes in the background are no longer visible. The city is taking initiatives all the time to try and improve the issue, but there are still too many drivers out on the road today. […]
Drone Rules Remain up in the Air for Now — USA Today
USA Today has written an article regarding the growing issues with privacy rights and regulation brought with the ever increasing amount of drone users in Brevard County, with input from Widerman Malek, PL. Read more here.