On November 6, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program…
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FAA Goes “BEYOND” with New Program
Building on both the advancements and the expiration of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP), the Department…
Industry Groups Push for Remote ID Standards
The Department of Transportation should encourage the FAA to issue its final rule of Remote Identification in accord with a…
RID — Somebody’s Watching Me?
The FAA’s 316-page Notice of Public Rulemaking on the Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems only mentions the word “privacy”…
Drones Making an Impact Globally
A panel of experts from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), public safety, agriculture and insurance came together last week to…
Shouldn’t We All Squawk While Flying?
The FAA will undoubtedly require UAM drones to “squawk” (broadcast their ID and position) via drone remote ID gear as…
FAA turns to drone community to develop safety test for recreational flyers
As long as it’s within controlled airspace and in authorized locations, many drones can be flown today in the U.S….
Five Good Questions: Suzanne Lemieux
Q: What will be the new or transformative UAS use case in your energy space? A: Long-range pipeline overflights are now usually…
UAV Commercial Expo Panelists Weigh In on Expanded Drone Operations
Eventually, drones will perform tens of thousands of missions a day, providing benefits to consumers who will have goods and…
Task Force: Federal Help Necessary to Keep Drones Safely Away from Airports
The federal government should devote more funds and manpower to preventing the kind of drone incursion that shut down London…
AiRXOS Successfully Completes UTM Pilot Program at FAA-Approved Test Sites
AiRXOS recently concluded real-world flight operations for the FAA’s first phase of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management Pilot…
Drone Rescue System Meets ASTM Standards, Important FAA Criteria
Drone Rescue Systems GmbH tested the parachute safety solution DRS-M600 this summer according to the specifications of the ASTM F3322-18…
An Open Letter to the New FAA Administrator, on Drones
Victory! We finally have a former Airman appointed Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. And not just any Airman; Stephen…
Emergency Response Drones Meet New Standards
International maneuverability and sensor functionality benchmarks for emergency response vehicles may lead to new tests for pilot and drone proficiency….
FAA Requests for Emergency UAS Airspace Authorizations on the Rise
Requests and approvals for emergency COAs, better known as Special Government Interest (SGI) airspace authorizations, are on track to nearly…
Policy: General Overview by James Poss, Maj Gen (Ret.) USAF
It appears the drone war between the United States and Iran won’t end with last month’s loss of a U.S….
