AOPA’s opposition to ADS-B billing highlights a growing issue for both crewed and uncrewed aviation News and Commentary. A new statement from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association may have implications far beyond general aviation airport fees. This week, AOPA publicly supported comments from FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford opposing the use of ADS-B data for billing and … [Read more...] about If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity?
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Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
Galaxy 1 Communications has announced a partnership with Viasat to expand delivery of Velaris, Viasat's dedicated satellite communications service for UAVs and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The collaboration centers on Galaxy 1's Distribution Partner-as-a-Service (DPaaS) model, which adds a managed operational layer to Viasat's existing UAV satellite connectivity … [Read more...] about Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
