Big Test Passed for the Heli Watch “Big Drone”
We took our latest and greatest out for a spin and the “Big Drone” octo-copter is looking good. Maybe it’s not an incredibly creative...
Drone Over Presidential Motorcade
This week, a recreationally operated drone got a little too close to President Obama’s motorcade, drawing the attention of the Secret...
Narrow Miss for Skier
This story has been making the rounds over the last day or so and it illustrates how, even in a controlled environment, drone flying can...
New FAA Drone Registration Requirement
Owners of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds are required to register their drones via a new...
Just in Time for the Holidays: New Drone Regulations
Personal drones will be topping many holiday wish lists this year and the FAA is trying to get ahead of what could be a significant...
Private Drones Continue to Frustrate First Responders
As another wildfire burned in Southern California, the attack from the air was hampered by the use of private drones to record the event....
Firefighters 1, Drone 0
Earlier this month, John Thompson saw that local firefighters were attempting to put out a house fire. As many drone owners would, Mr....
Splashdown (Almost)
The story of a drone operator going to great lengths to save his Phantom 2 is entertaining, especially when the video is set to the right...
House Subcommittee on Aviation: Drone Hearing
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation held its hearing on the integration, oversight and competitiveness of unmanned aircraft systems...
Mistle-DOH!
Last weekend, a drone being used for a holiday promotion at TGI Friday's injured a reporter covering the event. While flying a sprig of...
