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Many people find drones to be a nuisance. There are close to 1.3 million registered drones in the US and over 116,000 registered drone operators. Shooting a drone out of the sky may be tempting but it is also illegal according to Federal and state laws. So, how can you legally take down a drone? […]
Taking a drone on a vacation is a great way to capture unique experiences, allowing travelers to take aerial footage as they hike, surf, or sightsee. Before packing a drone with the rest of the luggage, find out whether your drone is allowed on the plane or not. TLDR – There are no TSA regulations […]
There are over 1.7 million registered drones in the United States, including over 1.2 million hobbyist drones. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates all airspace and has specific regulations for all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including the need to register drones. So what happens if you don’t register your drone? TLDR – Failure to register […]
The increase in drone activity in recent years has created an increase in privacy concerns. While many people are worried about neighbors spying on them, there is also concern about the use of drones in law enforcement. So, can police use drones to spy on citizens? TLDR – Police in the United States, the United […]
Drones are cool gadgets, but what can you do with them? If you grow tired of flying your drone above your property, try exploring other fun, legal things that you can do with it. Getting an aerial view of your house is just one of many cool things to do with drones. Private drones have […]
After flying drones over their own properties a few times, drone owners may wonder how far they can fly their devices. They may be able to fly their drones down the street but, but can flying one over a neighbor’s property result in a fine? TLDR – There are no federal laws against flying a […]
As with other devices that rely on electronic communications, drones send and receive transmissions across a specific radio frequency. Depending on where the drone is operated, one frequency range may provide better performance compared to another. So, what frequency do drones use? TLDR – Drones primarily operate at frequencies between 900 MHz and 5.8 GHz. […]
What popular flying device can be as small as a few inches, as massive as a plane, and be operated by kids, hobbyists, companies, and the military? If you said drones, you’re right. So what kind of drones are there and which can be operated by who? This is an overview of modern commercial and […]