FAA Does a U-Turn: ‘Notice to Airmen’ is Back
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially reverted the meaning of the acronym NOTAM from “Notice to Air Missions” back to its original “Notice to…
Take Drone Academy on the Go With New iOS and Android Apps!
Take your Drone Academy courses and community on the go with the new Drone Academy App for iOS and Android! Plus a quick look at the new courses an…
Why We’re Excited to Get Rid of a Drone Academy Course
We're deleting our Recurrent Exam Training Course because the FAA has released their own (free) recurrent training to replace the Recurrent Knowledge …
A Challenger Appears : Sony Announces the Airpeak Drone Project
Sony has announced it will be entering the drone market with their new project, Airpeak. Will Sony sensors and AI be enough to compete
DJI Announces New LiDAR and Full-Frame Camera Payloads
Just a day after Apple unveiled their newest iPhone, DJI had a little announcement of their own; new DJI LiDAR and Full-Frame Camera Payloads for…
FAA Adds 133 New Airports to LAANC
Last week, the FAA quietly launched LAANC at 133 new airports, bringing the full count to 726 airports and 537 air traffic facilities.
FAA Allows Part 107 Pilots to Maintain Currency Online During COVID-19 Shutdown
Part 107 Pilots losing currency between April 1st-September 30th can take an easy online course to keep flying for another 6 months.
How the Construction Industry Can Benefit From the Use of Drone Technology
The drone industry is poised to make a significant impact on the construction industry. With the potential to speed up processes, increase safety and give…
Obligatory Year-End Recap + Sneak Peak
We made some exciting updates in 2019 and 2020 is already shaping up to be even better! Let's take a quick look at what new content and features to ex…
“What is an FTN?” and Other Questions About the New FAA Testing Process
The FAA has announced sweeping changes to the FAA Testing Process that include new scheduling requirements impacting current and aspiring Remote Pilot…