The former chief of the Federal Aviation Administration’s unmanned office said the FAA can rapidly approve emergency flights of remotely piloted aircraft, even ones involving commercial operators.
Policy & Regulatory
FAA Passes 1,000 UAS Section 333 Exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced that it has approved more than 1,000 Section 333 exemptions for unmanned aerial systems.
FAA Amends senseFly’s Section 333 Exemption to Include the eXom
The FAA recently amended senseFly’s Section 333 exemption for the eBee to also include the eXom unmanned aerial system.
RTI’s AerExam Receives FAA 333 Exemption
The AerExam Aerial Examination Vehicle from RTI, an economical aerial photography and videography UAS solution, recently received an FAA 333…
Congress Set To Increase Drone Research
Congress is poised to boost research towards integration of unmanned aircraft, commonly called drones, into the nation’s air traffic system. That money will come with strings attached, however.
Drone and Space Law Seminar Set for July 15
Anyone interested in learning more about the legal aspects of drones should plan to attend and Drone and Space Law…
Virginia Automated Corridors Makes Testing Driverless Vehicles Possible in Real-World Settings
The VAC offers multiple testing environments through 70 miles of urban interstates and rural arterials in Northern Virginia.
Advocates Enthusiastic, Wary Over Unmanned Legislation
Congress has a new trio of unmanned legislation to consider when it returns next week from its July 4 recess. Two of the bills aim to expand the use of unmanned technology through expanded research and new operating guidelines.
FAA Grants Chapman Aerospace Approval
After receiving authorization to fly UASs from the FAA, Chapman Aerospace plans to open a Drone Pilot Training School.
FAA: Small UAS Rule To Be Done In A Year
A long awaited rule enabling the widespread operation of small, unmanned aircraft will be finish ed by next June, a top aviation official told lawmakers Wednesday.
Northrop Grumman Unveil NATO AGS Aircraft
NATO recently expanded its joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability with the help of Northrop Grumman and its industry partners.
The Sanborn Map Company Receives Section 333 Exemption
The FAA recently granted the Sanborn Map Company a Section 333 Exemption to commercially fly its unmanned aircraft system. The Colorado-based…
Rimkus Consulting Group Receives First FAA Approval to Use UASs for Forensic Inspections
Rimkus Consulting Group recently received FAA approval to use UASs for forensic inspection—a first for the industry. When equipped with a…
FAA Boosts UAS Integration Office, Staff
The Federal Aviation Administration is energizing its unmanned integration efforts, boosting the office within the agency hierarchy and expanding the organization’s staff…
New Broad COAs Open For-Government Operations
Recently eased rules will slash flight-related paperwork for the FAA test ranges, enabling new business models, speeding research and giving…
Next Generation Aviation Services Receives FAA Exemption
The FAA recently granted Next Generation Aviation Services a Section 333 Exemption, allowing the company to fly UASs for a number of commercial applications in the metropolitan New York City area.
NASA Co-Hosting UAS Traffic Management Convention in July
Later this summer, NASA will cohost the 2015 Unmanned Aerial Systems Traffic Management Convention: A New Era in Aviation at…
