Posts by The Drone Girl

It’s one thing if it’s a cool party trick, but what about whether it’s actually useful? A new 2024 study digs into public perception around drone delivery, and in particular how valuable people...

As the Drone Girl, I’m always getting questions from new pilots! To help me answer this smart question about whether homeowner’s insurance covers drones, I’ve enlisted the help of Patrick...

Skyfire Consulting is no more. Instead, the Georgia-based consulting firm that focused on the drone first responder (DFR) industry, has evolved into a new company. It’s called...

Big news for the cybersecurity side of the drone industry. There’s now a tethered drone with Green UAS clearance — and it’s made in America. In September 2024, the Hoverfly Spectre became the...

Why do people use drones in 2024? Some might say it’s for photography, given the ongoing popularity of camera drones. Others might say drone delivery, in the wake of big projects like Wing’s...

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) just received a major approval from the Federal Aviation Administration that should make their drone use easier, cheaper and, well, more widespread. The new...