Tag Archives: Drone Operator
Drone school to aid public agencies
Local public agencies and private entities are looking to take to the skies with the area’s first-ever drone school. The school started Monday and lasted for four days while teaching participants the necessary knowledge to pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s … Continue reading
Farmers urged to consider drone insurance risks
Farmers who are approached by members of the public who want to fly a drone over their farm should ask to see proof of insurance first, according to a leading firm of insurers. Farmers & Mercantile said from an insurance … Continue reading
Teen Fights to Defend His Legal Right to Strap Guns to Drones
A viral video from last summer is currently the subject of what could turn out to be an important legal battle: Is it OK to strap a gun (or a flamethrower) to a drone? And if it’s not, does the … Continue reading
Drone problem may not be as bad as everyone thinks
A new report suggests that drone pilots are now flying more responsibly amid heightened public concerns over the dangers of the unmanned aerial vehicles. The Academy of Model Aeronautics analyzed FAA data and found that even as drone sales surge, … Continue reading