As the deadline approaches for ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) in North America, 2020 is not that far away. Right now…
Policy & Regulatory
ANRA Technologies’ UTM Selected for UK Program
ANRA Technologies, a provider of commercial drone operations and unmanned traffic management platforms, recently announced that it has been selected…
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…
ION Reschedules CASSCA 2019 Conference Due to Partial Government Shutdown
Manassas, Virginia, January 8, 2019–Due to the extended impasse between U.S. Congressional leaders and the White House that has created…
Integration Pilot Program: A Changing Focus
The Florida IPP team has shifted focus to using drones for surveillance and sterile mosquito release.
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,…
Busy UK Airport Reopens After “Drone Mayhem” Disrupted Service
After three days of disrupted service caused by drones flying over one of the UK’s busiest airports, a message on…
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….
Two Studies Will Assess Automated Vehicle Workforce Impacts
Both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) will be assessing how self-driving technologies will impact…
U.S. Lawmakers Making Late Push For First Self-Driving Car Bill
Key U.S. senators are making a last-ditch effort to win approval of a bill to speed the use of self-driving…
Measure Acquires Security Clearance, FAA Waiver to Fly within the DC Flight Restricted Zone
International aerial intelligence provider Measure has completed a drone flight in the DC Metropolitan Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) as a…
Largest Police Department in U.S. Shows Off Fleet of Drones
While drones have been adopted as a tool for law enforcement in many police departments across the country, opponents have…
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…
