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The use of drones for commercial operations promises amazing cost savings and efficiencies. Unfortunately, we’re still waiting to realize the full potential of these benefits. Why? Market factors, physics, and regulations. Market factors When building drones, manufacturers want to sell as many as possible. To broaden market appeal, aircraft are generically packaged. Occasionally, manufacturers may […]

Canada is a great place to have a drone. Before you head outside, make sure that you comply with all regulations and drone laws in Canada.

New Zealand is an excellent place for local and international drone enthusiasts. Before you fly, learn all about drone laws in New Zealand.

In this post, we’ll cover drone laws and things you should keep in mind if you’re thinking about operating a drone in Brazil.

by Jason Hardy-Smith Iris Automation has worked closely with Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) around the world to safely integrate unpiloted aircraft into the national airspace, bringing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight closer to commercial reality. 2020 saw greater BVLOS flight-hours generated by customers, and our continued participation in government programs like FAA BEYOND […]

This post will guide you everything you need to know about safe flying by following the regulations set by United Kingdom drone laws and local customs.

In this post, we’ll cover South Africa’s drone laws and regulations. Find out where, when, and how you can fly a drone in South Africa.

by Eric Schafer Technology that helps a vehicle not crash is called a Collision Avoidance System (CAS). In cars, a CAS is part of an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), providing automatic braking and lane keeping, while alerting the driver about surrounding traffic. In an aircraft, a CAS is part of an avionics package which […]

In this article, we’ll go over some of the basic frameworks and topics that you should cover in your CONOPS plan—but make sure to check out Part 1 first. Aircraft and Technical Specifications When the FAA reviews the CONOPS document, they will want a detailed overview of the proposed aircraft system to be used. Include […]

Towards the end of the 20th century, the usage of UAS (drones) increased significantly, mostly driven by the US Military. As key technologies and platforms became more accessible, it became clear that the usage of drones could be expanded beyond the battlefield and into civilian commercial use.  Given that much of current UAS technology was […]