Enjoy flying drones? Ever thought about making it a career? The U.S. Air Force apparently can't find enough drone pilots and you might even be able to get pilot job even if you are not an officer according to this drone pilot article from the Wall Street Journal Reaper and Predator Drone Pilots to get up to $135K re-up bonus in 2016 That kind of … [Read more...]
You now have to register your Drone
Have you registered yet? New drone owners need to do this now and previous owners have to register by February 19, 2016. The F.A.A. has weight and age requirements regarding who this applies to and what type of aircraft apply. What Drones Need To Be Registered? Over 1/2 a pounds (0.55 to be exact) Less than 55 pounds How Long Does it … [Read more...]
The F.A.A. Announces Drone Registration Rules
The big news today is that the F.A.A. announced that virtually all drone owners are going to have to register in a national database. This is big news considering this astounding factoid: One Million Drones are expected to be sold during the Holiday Season according to this post in Fortune Magazine As we discussed in a previous Holiday Drone … [Read more...]
Drone Documentary Film Released
View the trailer for 'Drone' - a new documentary film that has recently been released by Norwegian filmmaker Tonje Hessen Schei. This film examines a few different issues related to drones and questions the American use of drones and drokes strikes in the ongoing war on terror. Drones and their widespread use aren't just limited to the United … [Read more...]