Drones have found missing people in darkness, helped rescuers plot paths out of hazardous terrain, brought life preservers to people struggling in water, and delivered supplies to stranded people.
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Free flight planning for drone hobbyists
The software allows drone pilots to file LAANC authorizations with the FAA. It also includes flight planning tools, such as interactive maps, weather information, and flight logs.
Video: Chinese drone show breaks records
The incredible light show included 3,051 drones, handily beating the former world record of 2,066 drones.
FAA goes beyond drones
The new FAA program called BEYOND will “further advance the safe integration of drones into our national air space.”
Study shows most people don’t know much about drones
The study shows that drones “still appear to be new and somewhat unknown to the vast majority” of people.
Lights! Camera! Action! Cue the drone
The future looks bright for filmmakers to take their film projects to heights they would have only dreamed of just a few years ago.
Able Flight teams with Unmanned Safety Institute
“The inherent requirements of unmanned aviation could provide for significantly greater career opportunities for individuals with some sort of physical disability.”
uAvionix wins patent for drone remote identification
Company officials say this technology is “critical to (the) safe and secure integration of UAS into National Airspace System.”
Preparing students for careers in the drone industry
The FAA program recognizes colleges and universities that meet the guidelines to prepare students for careers in the drone industry.