WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based training course for recreational and model drone flyers. Twelve modules teach about basic drone safety, fundamentals of operating safely in the aviation environment, model safety codes/federal aviation regulations/and how the hobbyist can cross the line, drone performance, weather and how it affects drone flights, weight and balance considerations, […]
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The Drone Experience to be featured at MODAERO
CONROE, Texas — NextGen Aero, organizers of the MODAERO #NextGen Aviation Festival, have partnered with the organizers of this year’s F3Expo to produce “The Drone Experience at MODAERO.” MODAERO’s founder, Brian Columbus, initiated the partnership after witnessing F3Expo’s events at the Inaugural F3Expo in Atlanta. “We were blown away by the quality of their event and knew […]
No Drone Zone
A new sign from Sporty’s alerts drone pilots of restricted areas. Areas in and around airports may not be safe for manned and unmanned aircraft operating together. Until regulations are more definitive, Sporty’s No Drone Zone sign alerts drone pilots that the area is off limits to their drones. “Love them or hate them, drones […]
I’m already registered
The FAA has never shown interest in the airspace below the top of the 100-plus-foot tall evergreen trees that surround my home. They’ve never inspected. They’ve never inquired. Nothing. Why? In part because it isn’t “navigable” airspace. That all changed when the FAA recently issued an Interim Final Rule that states “anyone who owns a […]
FAA sued over drone registration rules
Forbes.com is reporting that a lawsuit challenging the new FAA requirement that all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) must register was filed in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Dec. 24 by a model aircraft enthusiast concerned that the registration rules were illegal. That individual is John A. Taylor, a multi-rotor builder and […]
FAA releases B4UFLY app
The FAA has released the B4UFLY mobile application to the public following an initial beta testing period. B4UFLY tells users about current or upcoming requirements and restrictions in areas of the National Airspace System (NAS) where they may want to operate their unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The app is now available for Apple devices and can […]
FAA chief to discuss drones at Consumer Electronics Show
LAS VEGAS – FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will discuss unmanned aircraft registration and provide updates on the agency’s work to safely integrate them into the National Airspace System (NAS) on opening day of the Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 6. He will be joined by four members of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force, including Dave […]
Video: Drones recreate scene from Star Wars
Four of the biggest drone racing pilots in the world embarked on a journey to recreate one of their favorite movie scenes ever…. the Speeder Bike chase scene from “Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” Just like the much-loved movie, this scene was filmed in the giant redwood forests of northern California. […]
ROTOR FX launches Drone-Classifieds.com
Rotor FX has launched Drone-Classifieds, with a full release set for Jan. 1. Drone-Classifieds provides a free platform for individuals, new developers and marketers to sell their new or used equipment or their latest unmanned developments. The portal allows the user virtually unlimited space to present their products, including any number of images, video links, […]