The pilots range from drone organ delivery in Ann Arbor to a drone as first responder program in Battle Creek, with most of the projects based in Detroit. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) has selected 12 advanced air mobility projects for $1.7 million in funding. The projects will deploy across the … [Read more...] about Michigan Awards $1.7 Million for 12 Advanced Air Mobility Projects
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FCC Seeks Input on Simplifying Satellite Communications Rules for Drones
Agency considers whether existing satellite licensing requirements adequately address unmanned aircraft operations The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering changes to its satellite communications rules that could simplify access for drone operators. The agency is seeking public comment on whether existing regulations adequately address unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about FCC Seeks Input on Simplifying Satellite Communications Rules for Drones
FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertiports and Vertical Flight Facilities
Updated guidance addresses landing areas, charging infrastructure, and airport integration as advanced air mobility moves toward commercial operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released updated draft design standards for facilities supporting vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The proposal marks another step toward building the infrastructure … [Read more...] about FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertiports and Vertical Flight Facilities
Amazon Drone Delivery Plan Faces State Review as Massachusetts Residents Organize
MassDOT says Amazon needs state approval for its Westborough facility, while a grassroots organization pushes for greater community involvement in drone delivery decisions. Amazon's proposed Prime Air drone delivery operation in Westborough, Massachusetts, faces additional regulatory review as residents organize to address the impact of commercial drone flights on their … [Read more...] about Amazon Drone Delivery Plan Faces State Review as Massachusetts Residents Organize
University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
Researchers recorded the sounds drones make with chipped or cracked propellers and failing motors. Their aim is to let a ground station flag a drone as unairworthy before takeoff. Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are using sound to help NASA detect damaged drone motors and propellers before a crash occurs. Prissha Chawla, a doctoral student in the UC College of … [Read more...] about University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
