Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS

AUVSI Study of FAA Exemptions Published

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has released an interactive analysis that finds 38 types of business operations have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly unmanned aircraft systems commercially in the National Airspace System (NAS). According to the report that analyzed more than 3,000 FAA exemptions, aerial photography received the most, followed by real estate and aerial inspection. The report also finds that exemptions have been approved in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

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Airbus Group and Local Motors Launch UAS Challenge

Cargo DroneAirbus Group and Local Motors have launched a global co-creation challenge to identify the next generation of commercial UAS (drone) technology. The two companies are inviting amateurs and professionals alike into a joint project that includes a series of co-creation activities, online competitions, open-source projects, and hackathons all focused on designing a next-generation commercial UAS solution.

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Property Drone Consortium Announces Charter Members

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The Property Drone Consortium (PDC), a collaboration that consists of insurance carriers, construction industry leaders and supporting enterprises announced its roster of charter members that includes: Allstate Corporation, American Family Insurance, Auto-Owners Insurance, EagleView Technologies, Inc., Erie Insurance and Pilot Catastrophe Services. Continue reading →

Bringing Aerial Technology to Emergency Providers

European Emergency Number Association (EENA) has announced that it is working with DJI to look for ways to integrate the use of drones into first-response missions. Based in Belgium, EENA is a non-governmental organisation that serves as a discussion platform for emergency services, public authorities and researchers to transfer knowledge and best practice to better serve the needs of the public. Continue reading →

Drones to Check Planning Applications in UK

Drones are being used by councils in England to fly over the homes of  people making planning applications, the Daily Telegraph has learned. A Freedom of Information survey of hundreds of councils found that a dozen  had admitted to using or hiring drones.  Two councils – Epping Forest and Moray – said the drones could be used to  check on planning applications.  Continue reading →