How Record Keeping Supports Safe Drone Operations
As drones continue their rapid transition to the workplace, the industry continues to establish norms surrounding the use of the technology. Part 107 has helped with that process, but we still have a long way to go when it comes to efficient processes and best practices. Commercial operators and aerial services managers still have a lot of leeway in structuring their systems of accountability, their safeguards against liability, and the overall culture of safety that surrounds their drone programs.
The idea of record keeping doesn’t fill most of us with excitement, but there are many excellent reasons to make it an integral part of your drone operations. In this article, I’ll cover some of the ways in which documentation can help maintain and improve the safety and efficiency of a commercial drone program. Continue reading →
When I was 17, my dad gave me a 1932 pinball machine. For the longest time, I didn’t know anything about its background, but recently, I became curious and began to research. What I discovered fascinated me. I was surprised to discover how closely my pinball machine’s history relates to the work that I do to help companies that are trying to leverage drones as a competitive advantage. 
Today’s guest post is by Michael Karp, who runs 
Matt Dunlevy has a vision for his company, SkySkopes, and it seems to be working. Though they opened their doors in late 2014—less than two years ago—SkySkopes already employs a dozen pilots, has contracts with major utility companies, and is the leading UAS flight provider in North Dakota’s northern Red River Valley.
