The clock is ticking because the NDAA, now incorporating HR 2864, is ready for a vote immediately. The precise wording and full scope of the modifications stay unknown, however this presents a vital second for these looking for to know upcoming drone coverage panorama.
I see an excellent Renaissance within the small drone constructing firm neighborhood, their market is getting a lot bigger for NDAA compliant machines.
I used to be chatting with Mark Townsend of Louisiana Helicam and final night time and he agreed
“I’d like to see more mom/pop/boutique drone shops. Akin to a custom luthier/guitar shop. Not everything needs to be rigged for the masses”.
Sadly the storm has already damaged that can wash away these new firms.
The AUVSI Inexperienced UAS scheme with its excessive compliance testing charges will make it not possible for mother and pop to start out up. However that’s provided that the trade accepts it.
AUVSI will be the commerce group that killed its ex board member within the USA (DJI) and kicked American drone innovation additional down the highway.
All hail greed.