uAvionix, a provider of in communications, navigation, and surveillance avionics for unmanned systems, has patented a concept that aids safe…
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OOPs—Where It Is, Keeping Up with the FAA’s Rule Changes
The Federal Aviation Administration takes a crawl-walk-run approach to unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration in the national airspace (NAS). Many…
The BDA of AC-107-2A
In the military, BDA is the post-strike review conducted after the application of force to determine the effects, including damage…
OOPs…There It Is!
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) dropped both the much awaited final rule on Remote Identification (RID) and the Operation…
3, 2, 1—Done! Remote ID Rule is Final
Four days before the new year, after 53,000 public comments on the draft rule and almost one year after the…
DJI Is Blacklisted: Whopper or Nothing Burger?
On December 18, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce published a rule…
FedEx, Memphis Airport in FAA Integration Pilot Program as It Morphs to New BEYOND
On November 6, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program…
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…
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…
UPS Authorized for BVLOS, Effectively Launching Drone ‘Airline’
UPS, formerly known as the United Parcel Service, announced through its subsidiary UPS Flight Forward that it has received the U.S….
100+ Presenters, Panelists on Roster for Commercial UAV Expo Americas Next Month in Las Vegas
More than 100 thought leaders in the commercial UAS industry will present at the 5th annual Commercial UAV Expo Americas taking…
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…
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….
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….
Amazon Requests Permission to Test New Delivery Drone
Amazon Prime Air has filed a request for waivers to enable it to test its latest unmanned aircraft (UA) in…
