Hours before parts of the federal government were to shutdown, the president signed an executive order directing the federal government…
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Wake Up Call: Gatwick
The facts are frightening. Gatwick, the second-busiest airport in the United Kingdom, was shut down for more than two days…
More Airport Flights Disrupted by Drones; This Time in New Jersey
One month after drones flying over one of the UK’s busiest airports disrupted service, flights into and out of New…
Trig Solutions Allow Pilots to Take Advantage of the FAA 2020 ADS-B Rebate
As the deadline approaches for ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) in North America, 2020 is not that far away. Right now…
FAA to Seek Comment on Rules for Flights Over People, Night Flights and Safe Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to take a key step toward allowing drones to fly over people and…
Partial Government Shutdown Bites Civil GPS Agencies, SatNav Customers
With the partial government shutdown nearing a record-breaking fourth week, news outlets are full of stories about security back-ups at…
FAA Gives State Farm First National Waiver for Damage Assessment Flights
For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a national waiver of restrictions on drone missions allowing…
Five Good Questions: Congressman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ)
Q: Should Congress change the roles of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other agencies with regard to devising or enforcing…
The “Why’s” of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act
Congress did a fantastic, bi-partisan job on the technically challenging topic of drones last month when it passed the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act.
FAA UAS Symposium Scheduled for Feb. 12-14
[UPDATED: The dates for this symposium were changed to June 3-5, 2019.] Presented by the Federal Aviation Administration and AUVSI,…
FAA Announces Key Appointments for Executive Directors of Aircraft Certification and UAS Integration
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced Earl Lawrence’s promotion to the Agency’s Executive Director for Aircraft Certification….
FAA Targeting UAS Violators for Enforcement
Pilots of unmanned aircraft (“drones”) who interfere with fighting wildfires, law enforcement efforts, or other first responders, such as medical…
Do We Need Drone Evolution or Devolution?
Which method will get commercial drones flying first? Waiting for the federal government to evolve workable drone rules or devolving federal authority to the states to see if the states can move faster?
FAA Seeks Comments on Fire-Starting Drone
Aviation regulators are asking for public comment on an exemption for a drone that would, while in flight, release ping…
FAA Sharpens IPP Teams’ Focus
The Integration Pilot Program is moving briskly though some teams were surprised, and disappointed, when the Federal Aviation Administration narrowed…
IPP Pilot Program Team Profiles: Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Department of Transportation Team Partners Core Competencies Aerotenna Detect and avoid, autopilots Ainstein, Inc. Precision agriculture AirMap UTM…
Advice to the UAS Integration Pilot Program Winners
Congratulations to the winners of President Trump’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). I know this was a…
