Month: August 2016

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Will the U.S.’s New Drone Pilot Certification Accelerate Commercial Growth?

By Colin Snow | August 29, 2016

FAA testing and certification for small UAS remote pilot certificates begins in earnest this month, but does that mean the commercial drone industry will see rapid growth? THE FACTS: Beginning August 29, 2016, the new small UAS Rule for commercial drone operations in the U.S. takes effect.  One very important change is that operators will … Read more

DJI’s Foray into the Enterprise Drone Market

By Colin Snow | August 9, 2016

Will its reliance on channel partnerships address the real needs of commercial operators? THE FACTS: Without the usual fanfare associated with a new product release, consumer drone manufacturer DJI opened up a website (http://enterprise.dji.com) in July 2016 that is dedicated to commercial / enterprise use of their drones. The website lists five industrial uses: agriculture, … Read more