FAA launches the “12 Days of Drones” campaign, the dangers of drones to aircraft, injunctions against local drone rules, $9,000 drone from Sony, long-endurance electric solar drone, amphibious drone tanker, and a Navy drone hub.
The FAA’s “12 Days of Drones” educational campaign is underway to help the public understand how to fly holiday drones safely. The campaign’s safety messages will be posted on the FAA Drone Zone Twitter and Facebook accounts throughout the week. The FAA also released a new video reminding everyone of the rules and regulations that drone pilots must follow.
Captain John Cox says geofencing, FAA prioritization and enforcement, and increased requirements for drone licensing could help the situation.
A circuit court judge in Michigan issued an injunction that blocks Ottawa County from restricting drone flights in parks and banning them at other public properties. It also prohibits the local authority from restricting recordings at county land or facilities. The judge ruled that local restrictions violated Michigan’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (UASA) which defers to federal laws. The Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators filed the complaint.
The Sony AirPeak S1 is a pro-level quadcopter designed for the Sony Alpha series of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Sony developed the propulsion device and flight control system. Flight time is up to 22 minutes without a payload. Retractable landing gear provides an unobstructed camera field of view. Pre-orders are open and the estimated ship date is December 24, 2021. The suggested retail price is $9,000. Gimbal ($2,200), camera, and lens sold separately
Video: Key features | Airpeak S1
The K1000ULE is an electric-, solar-, and thermal-powered UAV that comes from California startup Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, which focuses on “ultra long-endurance unmanned aerial...
