They plan to test the technology at a training drill later this month.
September, 2016
DOT Issues Autonomous Vehicle Policy
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) released its Federal Automated Vehicle Policy Tuesday that details safety and regulatory requirements for self-driving technology testing and implementation.
Advisory Group on Drones to Focus on Airspace Access, Preemption and Privacy
The committee charged with advising federal regulators on the emerging drone industry will focus on the best rules for unmanned…
Seeding Trees on the Fly
Planting trees is not easy work. Unlike spreading seeds in a freshly tilled acre of level farmland, forestland is hilly, sometimes inaccessible, and covered in things—rocks, shrubs, vines and other trees.
Drone Pilot Courses Taking Off
There is palpable excitement within the unmanned aircraft industry about the opportunities opening up now that restrictions on commercial drone flights are being relaxed.
What’s Important about Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Announcements?
In the past two weeks, ride-sharing giant Uber made several announcements to keep the company at the forefront of autonomous…
State Regulations Hampering Automated Truck Platooning, Report Says
One potentially huge, and early, autonomous vehicle market lies within the trucking industry, specifically the employment of tractor-trailer platooning. However,…
The Industry Reacts to Part 107
A look at what manufacturers, users and other experts think the new small UAS rules mean for this growing industry.
easier.drone.operations
A new, easy-to-use global addressing system could be a boon to drone-based services including inspection, mapping and delivery.
Drones Deliver Healthcare
Whether they are transporting essential medical supplies to hard-to-reach areas or delivering meds inside large hospitals, drones can not only help health organizations save money, but lives as well.
