New year, new remote identification (RID) rule. In some respects, the final rule looks a lot different from the Notice…
In Depth
Up Close With…Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch, a premiere construction, engineering and inspection mega-firm, is integrating UAS into multiple aspects of its work.
Getting Nods “North & South” on BVLOS Inspections
The latest survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) found that 49 of 50 states…
Autonomous Drones for Airport Security in Belgium
Droneport, a regional airport in Belgium, is set to become the first in that country, and possibly in Europe, to…
Drone RID: Solving the Riddle
If Law-Tech Connect columnist Dawn Zoldi and I were successful in covering December’s breaking news about the FAA’s Remote ID…
Drones Defend Nature
Drones are increasingly being deployed as part of wildlife conservation efforts.
Research for Rules
In this issue’s Law-Tech Connect™ column, Dawn Zoldi does a great job detailing the large number of organizations involved in…
HAPS/HALE: Seeking Solar’s Sweet Spot
A “signal” event recently energized high altitude pseudo-satellites. Technology and business issues remain.
The Water Below
How autonomous vessels are unlocking the mysteries of our oceans and lakes.
Volz Servos: Meeting Stringent Requirements for HALE and HAPS
Robust, reliable servos are contributing to BAE’s HALE/HAPS program.
Mimicking Biology for Better Drones
Imitating hawks, bees, pufferfish and box turtles could improve UAS performance.
BOREAL, Flying Far for Science
A fixed-wing UAV capable of extreme long-distance flights supplies essential research data to climate scientists and weather forecasters. The modular,…
Test & Evaluation Programs Making Big Ideas Soar!
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just officially turned the page on its Integrated Pilot Program (IPP). On October 26, during…
Up Close with NOAA “Uncrewed”
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s use of sUAS for science missions has increased more than tenfold since 2012.
Trends: Empowering Energy
A growing number of use cases are enhancing drone efficiencies for fossil fuels, renewables and power generation.
A New Stage in Oil and Gas
Drones are becoming more mainstream in this sector, with the industry finding creative ways to save time and money.