Football season is upon us, and game footage is everywhere. Watching your favorite team take on their rival (whether on TV or streaming on a phone or computer) you may notice that one swooping angle is missing: drone coverage. While the spring football leagues, first the USFL and now the
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The fourth week in April is an important one for drone enthusiasts. First, April 22–25, AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International) co-hosts the Xponential conference and exhibition. Global leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems and robotics industry will gather
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If you’re a remote pilot, you should know that March 16, 2024, is an important date regarding the enforcement of Remote ID for drones. The FAA has been working to safely and securely integrate UAS (uncrewed aircraft systems) into the national airspace system. This has included a move toward drones
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Reports of small unmanned aircraft systems, or drones as they are commonly called, operating within the vicinity of airports without authorization is on the rise. Drone ownership has skyrocketed in the past few years and everyone from teenagers to government agencies have their hands on one. The increase of drones
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Today, we asked recently-certified remote pilot Monira B. to share his experience studying for and taking the FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Test.
I’ve been building and tinkering with drones for the last couple years and flying them recreationally. I wanted to get into aerial photography and figured
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In addition to preflight and postflight considerations for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) which was disused in Monday’s post, special attention should be placed on maintenance and inspection procedures. Unlike an airplane or helicopter, a sUAS does not require an airworthiness certificate nor is it required
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Today we’re pleased to feature an excerpt from our latest remote pilot textbook, The Complete Remote Pilot, by Bob
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If you plan on operating an sUAS under 14 CFR Part 107, make sure you fully understand your operating limitations.
Operating Limitations
The sUAS must be operated in accordance with the following limitations:
• Cannot be flown faster than a ground speed of 87 knots (100 miles per
