Sense-and-avoid technology is critical to safely and successfully integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the U.S. airspace, which is why testing…
Policy & Regulatory
FAA Grants Kansas State University Salina Statewide Access to Fly Small UASs
Thanks to permission granted from the FAA, Kansas State University Salina has become the first entity in the U.S….
United Nations Report Urges the Use of UAVs in Peacekeeping Missions.
The report was put together by the Expert Panel on Technology and Innovation in U.N. peacekeeping. The panel was led…
Five Good Questions: Michael Drobac
Michael Drobac is the executive director of the Small UAV Coalition. Launched in October, the group advocates for the commercial…
Total Safety Receives Exemption from FAA, Allowing the Company to Use Small UASs for Flare Inspections
Total Safety U.S. Inc. recently announced that the FAA granted the company a regulatory exemption for the commercial use of…
Agricultural Revolution Redux
Experts predict precision agricultural applications to generate the greatest economic impact of all unmanned applications.
State Lawmakers Face Opposition to Limits on Using UAS
The fight to enable photogrammetry from unmanned aircraft may be shifting to state legislatures now that the Federal Aviation Administration has begun issuing waivers allowing surveying and mapping.
More Close Calls Between Drones and Planes
The FAA is investigating several close calls between drones and airplanes, and is underscoring how damaging and dangerous a collision…
FAA Document Suggests “Sensible” Rules for Commercial Drones
A document posted on a government website, apparently prematurely, suggests a soon-to-be-proposed rule for U.S. drone operators will allow commercial…
FAA Proposes Rule to Allow Commercial Drone Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration released rules to allow drones to operate commercially in the United States, a move that promises to unleash an industry that is not only worth billions but has the ability to impact other economic sectors like agriculture, entertainment and energy in a profound way.
FAA Opens Door to Long-Range Drone Flights, Amazon Prime Air R&D
The Federal Aviation Administration opened an avenue for would-be drone entrepreneurs to offer services that stretch beyond the immediate view of operators and to at least study the sort of autonomous package delivery services envisioned by Amazon Prime Air.
President Underscores Need for Drone Regulation
In remarks the day after a drone crashed on the White House lawn President Obama said regulations were needed for unmanned aircraft to ensure public safety and privacy.
Driverless Cars Hit the Roads in Britain
For the first time, driverless cars took to public roads in Britain, marking the country’s first public trial of this…
Small UAS Rule Delayed, Update with Model Aircraft Standards an Error, says FAA
[UPDATED 1/30/2015] January drew to a close without publication of the long awaited rule for small unmanned aircraft as federal…
Two More Firms Approved to Operate Unmanned Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday granted two companies exemptions from current rules, allowing them to use unmanned aircraft for…
CNN Working with FAA to Integrate UAVs into Newsgathering
CNN recently entered into a Cooperative Research and Development agreement with the FAA in an effort to help integrate the…
Germany’s Euro Hawk Program Revived
The German military intends to revive its controversial Euro Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle program after it was canceled in 2013.
