The new regulation goes into effect on Feb. 23 and essentially mandates mini-license plates for all drones operating in the US. The FAA previously allowed drone owners to place the device's registration number inside the craft's battery compartment.
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US: Drones Will Need to Show ID on Outside of the Craft
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No Horses. No Chaps. Drones Are the Stars at This Rodeo
The Drone Rodeo, which coincides with CES, but takes place in the middle of the Las Vegas desert, isn't as fantastical as it sounds, but it's still a lot of fun.
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Yuneec Launches Industrial-Strength Typhoon H520 Drone
The bright orange hexacopter is larger and more powerful than the consumer-focused Typhoon H, and offers multiple camera options suitable for law-enforcement, search-and-rescue use, and the like.
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GE's Raven Drone Can Detect Gas Leaks
GE's Raven drone prototype is "engineered to detect emissions precisely and cost-effectively."
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DJI Unveils Compact Mavic Pro Drone
Pilots in want of an easily portable drone that doesn't skimp on functionality should take a close look at the Mavic Pro.
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DJI Phantom 3 4K Review
The Phantom 3 4K captures stable ultra high-definition video from the air and includes all of the safety features you expect from a DJI drone.
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Rumor: Xiaomi's Drone to Cost $600
That price is cheaper than drones from rivals like DJI, whose devices are about $800 on the low end.
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Hexo+ Review
The Hexo+ is a selfie-centric drone that can be operated via smartphone, but the lack of manual controls really limits its utility.
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Dangerous Job? Let a 3D Robotics Drone Handle It
3D Robotics, Autodesk, and Sony have a new drone-based solution for those of us with dangerous jobs.
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Keep Your Drone Safe With DJI's Protection Program
Pricing varies depending on the drone you own, but can set you back up to $499.
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Controlling a Drone With the Zeiss VR One
VR was all the rage at CES 2016. I got some hands-on time with the Zeiss VR One.
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Yuneec's New Typhoon H Drone: Pro Features at Friendly Price
The aggressively priced Typhoon H targets the DJI Inspire 1's market with a gimbal that can spin all the way around.
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DJI Unleashes Under-$1K Phantom 3 4K Drone
The forthcoming Phantom 3 4K won't have the same operating range as the Professional and Advanced models, but it will cost you hundreds of dollars less.
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Researchers Use Apple Watch to Fly a Drone
PVD+ researchers flew a Parrot AR Drone 3.0 with only hand gestures while wearing Apple's timepiece.
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Check Out DJI's Flagship Drone Store
It's kind of like the Apple Store. With drones.
8 years, 8 months