In 2023, a new permitting process opened the once closed skies over New York City to commercial drone operations. This…
FAA
NUAIR Paves the Way for Cross-Border Drone Operations Between the US and Canada
NUAIR, a New York based non-profit, is set to implement cross-border unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations between the US and…
Increase in Illegal Drone Flights at Stadiums Highlights Security Concerns Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
In 2023, over 4,000 unauthorized drone flights were recorded at nearly 60 stadiums worldwide during major sporting events, revealing a…
FAA Grants DroneUp Approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Deliveries
DroneUp, an autonomous drone delivery and logistics company, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond…
Teri Bristol Joins ANRA Technologies Board of Directors
ANRA Technologies, a provider of uncrewed traffic management and operation solutions, has recently announced the addition of Ms. Teri Bristol…
D-Fend Solutions Expands Participation in FAA Program for UAS Detection at Airports
D-Fend Solutions announced expanded and extended participation in the FAA Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program, aimed at achieving safe and efficient airport and National Airspace System operations.
More Agencies May Get Counter-UAS Authority, but It’s no ‘Slam Dunk’
A move is afoot in Congress, at the White House, the FAA and other agencies to allow more federal agencies,…
FAA Authorizes Zipline for BVLOS Flights
The FAA has authorized Zipline International Inc. to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City, Utah, and Bentonville, Arkansas, using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight.
FAA Delays Remote ID Rule Deadline by Six Months
As it had recently forecast, the FAA has delayed the deadline for drone operators to include Remote ID systems on their vehicles or fleets.
Pending BVLOS Waiver Could be Basis for First Summary Grant, FAA Official Says
The pending beyond visual line of sight waiver for drone delivery company Zipline is expected to be the first example of a beyond visual line of sight “summary grant” from the FAA, meaning other companies doing similar operations can expect more speedy waiver approvals for BVLOS operations.
Remote ID Deadline to Slip, FAA Official Confirms
The pending deadline for many drone operators to have Remote ID systems on their vehicles will be slipped, a top FAA safety official said at the kickoff of the Commercial UAV Expo here.
UAvionix, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Complete First U.S. Flights Under FAA, FCC Approvals
UAvionix, operating at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Emerging Aviation Technology Center, completed the first true beyond visual line of sight flight in non-segregated airspace using aviation protected C-Band in the United States.
FAA Grants BVLOS Waiver for Phoenix Air Unmanned
The FAA has granted a waiver exemption request for drone BVLOS flights from Georgia-based Phoenix Air Unmanned, flying SwissDrones systems for aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and pipeline patrol and inspection.
Reliable Robotics Demos Integration of Automated Aircraft into the National Airspace System
Reliable Robotics completed a series of simulations and flight tests demonstrating successful integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems into congested airspace as part of the FAA’s Urban Air Mobility Airspace Management Demonstration.
Alaska Aims to Be Undisputed Drone Capital of the World
According to Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, who kicked off Alaska’s inaugural Global Autonomous Systems Conference here last week, the state has three key ingredients to skyrocket it to drone domination: its people, the place and the policy.
Another Look at the FAA’s Drone Symposium and AAM Summit
This article provides another breakdown of the hottest updates, reveals and trends from the conference using the FAA’s crawl-walk-run metaphor to characterize current progress.
Scaling Up Drone Services Will Help Win Public Acceptance, Drone Event Speakers Say
Many unmanned systems companies are planning to scale up drone deliveries and create a new, Jetsons-style world of advanced air mobility (AAM), but how will they win the trust and confidence of the public?
