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FAA Rules and Regulations for RecreationIn the United States, the FAA has enacted rules for the use of recreational drones. Below are general guidelines for recreational drone pilots.Register your drone: Drones weighing between 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and 55 pounds (25 kg) must be registered with the FAA. Upon registration, you will receive a unique identification number that you must display on your drone.Fly below 400 feet: Recreational drones are generally restricted to flying less than 400 feet above the ground (AGL).Keep your drone in sight: To ensure safe operation, you need to maintain your drone’s line of sight at…
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Excerpts from DRONELIFE drone news for the week of March 23, 2023. Click on a title below to view the full text. Continue reading below or listen to: German delivery drone company wing copter and ZAL Applied Aviation Research Center announced a development partnership to explore green hydrogen as a potential power source for Wingcopter’s electric drones. Partners will also develop sustainable hydrogen-based propulsion systems. It will be built by Wingcopter and mounted on a delivery drone. ©︎GMO Internet Group, used with permission Passenger eVTOL in Japan: LIFT Aircraft completes first pilot flight with HEXA this week, lift aircraft Manned…
Should I register these drones?This depends on where you live. If you’re in the US, you don’t have to register your drone if it weighs less than 250g, but you do need to pass a new drone. FAA TRUST TestingThis tests your knowledge of basic safety and regulatory information for operating drones.If your drone weighs more than 250g, you must register your drone with the FAA, ensure your registration details are on the drone, and carry proof of your registration details.If you live in the UK, you will need to register even if your drone weighs less than 250g, but…
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ONYX Insight and Nearthlab become partners for predictive maintenance across turbines DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Predictive Maintenance Solution (PdM) Provider ONYX Insight Announced Partnership with Autonomous Drone Solutions Company Nias Lab Provides wind farm operators with a predictive maintenance solution for the entire turbine. Together, the two companies will empower large operators to address the labor, resource and inflation challenges facing the industry. The partnership will cover North America with his ONYX Insight licensed to utilize his Zoomable software in Nearthlab for wind turbine health assessments. Leveraging Nearthlab’s experience with mobile drone technology, ONYX Insight offers analytics and…
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what it would look like from above? Flying a drone at night brings a whole new perspective to the world below. But can you fly your drone at night? The short answer is yes, but there are certain rules, regulations, and safety concerns to be aware of. This blog post explores the details of flying a drone at night, providing valuable insight for beginners and experienced drone pilots alike.Night drone flight rules and regulationsFAA regulations for nighttime drone flights in the USAccording to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), drone…
If your FPV skills aren’t quite up to scratch, or you’ve never used a drone in your life… help is at hand! Here is a 2-minute tutorial …
