Schiebel and Nordic Unmanned recently completed a two-day test in the shipping lane outside Gniben, Denmark, to evaluate the CAMCOPTER…
Policy & Regulatory
Draft Remote ID Rules: The Good and The Wait . . . What??
The FAA draft drone remote identification (RID) rules are finally out. They’re well thought out and implementable, except for a few…
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”…
Future of Automation Emphasizes Connectivity
The CES 2020 session titled What’s Next for Vehicle Automation featured a panel discussion moderated by Finch Fulton, deputy assistant…
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….
Olli Autonomous Shuttle Receives Approval for Operation in Maryland County
Robotic Research recently received permission from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration to operate Olli, an autonomous shuttle…
Iris Automation makes history with FAA-approved true BVLOS flight
History was made this week when Iris Automation, an industrial drone collision avoidance developer, and the Kansas Department of Transportation…
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…
DARPA’s OFFSET Swarm Sprints Take to the Skies
Crowded cities present an array of logistical challenges for ground troops carrying out complex missions around the globe. Tall buildings,…
Trends: Oil and Gas Take Flight
When it comes to drone applications, there’s no shortage of opportunities in the oil and gas space. Major players like Anadarko,…
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…
