As more and more drones enter the skies, more and more companies are seeking qualified drone pilots to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for their business. Skyward, a drone operations management platform, has now released “Pilot Finder,” an easy way for companies to find qualified UAS pilots who also meet certain job requirements. Pilot Finder’s
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Final Drone Rule and Potential Privacy Implications For Operators
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Drones
Well, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 commercial drone regulations are in full swing this week and without the inclusion of specific privacy standards, there are still concerns about privacy-related drone issues. As we reported last week, the Electronic Information Privacy Center (EPIC) filed a complaint against the FAA alleging that the final…
Drone mapping the way of the future for insurance companies
By Kathryn Rattigan & Carrie Turner on
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Drone mapping provides insurance companies with an easy, fast and accurate method of documenting a scene and preserving key details while also letting the process of clean-up and reconstruction begin as quickly as possible. Recently, Dronotec, a start-up company specializing in drone inspection for insurance companies conducted a case study to determine just how much…
FAA releases new Part 107 regulations for small unmanned aircrafts, benefit for commercial drone operators
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Drones
On June 21st, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released Part 107 to the FAA regulations regarding commercial operation of small unmanned aircrafts. Part 107 provides operating rules for drone operators who do not fall into Section 336 to operate the aircraft in the national airspace. Part 107 allows for drone operations if the…
Get your student pilot certificate and commercial drone operator certificate sooner rather than later
By Kathryn Rattigan on
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As of April 1 individuals seeking their student pilot certificate must wait until the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks are completed before receiving the certification, whereas prior to the beginning of this month, you could go to a local aviation medical examiner and pick up a student pilot certificate that same day. The Federal…