Having experienced exponential growth for many years, the use of professional civilian drones is heavily regulated to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of people operating nearby. To this end, numerous drone laws and regulations have been implemented. Responsibilities, in the event of a problem, are clearly defined between the manufacturer and
Every day, hundreds of drones fly simultaneously and must share the airspace with airplanes and military aircraft. One of the DGAC's roles is to coordinate all these actors. To achieve this, the DSAC has established four main regulatory principles: Operational drone scenarios
In 2020, as in previous years, the number of drones registered worldwide, across all sectors, followed an exponential growth curve. The main manufacturers remain Chinese companies for civilian drones (recreational and professional) and American companies for military drones. These two countries together market more than 801 TP3Ts.
What you need to know to choose a drone. Even though more than 70% drones are used for aerial photography, the needs expressed by clients are becoming increasingly specific. For example, while aerial surveillance requires covering long linear distances with a level of
Storing Aerial Drone Footage – The Challenges Drones are primarily used for aerial photography. These drone missions generate large multimedia files that drone operators struggle to collect, process, and archive securely. But how large are these files?
How do you define a drone aerial photography service? Drones are primarily used for aerial photography. However, this image capture covers very diverse uses: real estate, structural inspections, filmmaking, etc., implying different specifications from one service to another and consequently
French professional drones: who owns them and what is their purpose? Number of professional drone operators in France. 8,837 is the number of professional drone operators (equipment weighing over 800 grams) in France in 2019 (figure from the January 2020 issue of the DGAC's Civil Aviation magazine). This represents an official growth of approximately
Drone airspace, drone legislation: what you need to know. Drone airspace begins from the first meter above the ground. It is divided into two main distinct areas. Above 150 meters (500 feet) above ground level, it is reserved for airplanes and other manned aircraft. Below 150 meters,
