EC785/2004 is such a dry title for an exceedingly important regulation that applies to everyone in the aviation industry, yes everyone. Even you, out there just flying your hobby drone over the beach or in the park. The objective of the regulation is to establish “minimum insurance requirements” for air…
The most popular “consumer” drones typically use 4 motors and propellers (quadcopter) to generate lift and movement. Larger commercial drones use 6 (hexacopter), 8 (octocopter) or more. One of the most common problems when flying Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), other than pilot error, is motor failure, or even propeller…
You’ve fancied a “proper” drone for a few years. You’ve seen great photography online and in magazines, watched superb tracking shots in TV documentaries and finally you took the leap and bought one for yourself. You got the proper training (from 3iC of course), taking the relevant courses/certificates and you…