Congress has a new trio of unmanned legislation to consider when it returns next week from its July 4 recess. Two of the bills aim to expand the use of unmanned technology through expanded research and new operating guidelines.
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FAA Grants Chapman Aerospace Approval
After receiving authorization to fly UASs from the FAA, Chapman Aerospace plans to open a Drone Pilot Training School.
FAA: Small UAS Rule To Be Done In A Year
A long awaited rule enabling the widespread operation of small, unmanned aircraft will be finish ed by next June, a top aviation official told lawmakers Wednesday.
The Sanborn Map Company Receives Section 333 Exemption
The FAA recently granted the Sanborn Map Company a Section 333 Exemption to commercially fly its unmanned aircraft system. The Colorado-based…
Rimkus Consulting Group Receives First FAA Approval to Use UASs for Forensic Inspections
Rimkus Consulting Group recently received FAA approval to use UASs for forensic inspection—a first for the industry. When equipped with a…
FAA Boosts UAS Integration Office, Staff
The Federal Aviation Administration is energizing its unmanned integration efforts, boosting the office within the agency hierarchy and expanding the organization’s staff…
New Broad COAs Open For-Government Operations
Recently eased rules will slash flight-related paperwork for the FAA test ranges, enabling new business models, speeding research and giving…
Next Generation Aviation Services Receives FAA Exemption
The FAA recently granted Next Generation Aviation Services a Section 333 Exemption, allowing the company to fly UASs for a number of commercial applications in the metropolitan New York City area.
Mississippi State to Anchor New FAA Center of Excellence for UAS
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday tapped the team led by Mississippi State University to form its new Center of…
FAA, Firms to Study Longer-Distance, Urban Drone Flights
Aviation regulators have launched a “pathfinder” research initiative to determine the rules and standards supporting longer-range commercial drone flights and flights in populated areas.
Power Player: Jim Williams
As manager of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office, Williams leads the agency’s efforts to integrate UAS into the national airspace system (NAS).
Venture Capital Pours Into UAS Startups
Despite delays caused by dense regulatory fog, investors are jockeying for position and betting tens of millions of dollars as they wait for the race to commercialize unmanned aircraft to begin.
Topcon Positioning Systems Receives Exemption from FAA
Topcon Positioning Systems recently received an FAA exemption to fly its Sirius Basic and Sirius Pro UASs for aerial data…
Kansas Universities Partner to Learn More About Environmental Effects on UAS Operations
Two Kansas universities and the FAA are working together to make it safer to operate unmanned aerial systems by testing…
Bechtel Receives FAA Exemption to Operate UAVs to Enhance Construction Processes
Bechtel was recently awarded a Section 333 exemption from the FAA, allowing the company to operate UAVs to “enhance construction…
Solusia Air Receives FAA Exemption
Solusia Air recently received an exemption from the FAA to use unmanned aircraft systems to perform asset audits and safety…
FAA Lowers Barriers to Low-Altitude Drone Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration dropped most of the filing requirements for low-altitude unmanned flights, dramatically reducing the per-mission paperwork for commercial drone operators holding special waivers.
