Advancing Aviation and Innovation: Port San Antonio Launches Construction of State-of-the-Art eVTOL Vertiport By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Port San Antonio, located on the site of the former Kelly Air Force Base, plans to build a state-of-the-art vertiport for housing and deploying electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft as part of a $100 million … [Read more...] about Preparing for Advanced Air Mobility: Port San Antonio Plans Construction of eVTOL Vertiport
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The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance
Exploring the FAR Part 5 Final Rule: Enhancing Drone Safety and Compliance by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! As an aviation enthusiast and an active participant in the ever-evolving drone industry, … [Read more...] about The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance
Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture, Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
Update: Thursday May 9 the Senate passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill as outlined below. The U.S. Senate has voted 84-13 to invoke cloture on the FAA Reauthorization Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment, as modified to H.R. 3935 - the House version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Cloture is a motion to limit debate and move forward towards a vote. The current … [Read more...] about Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture, Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
Leveraging Drone Technology for Enhanced Geospatial Applications: Insights from the 2024 NCAUG Symposium
Exploring UAV Innovations in Geospatial Technology at the 2024 NCAUG Symposium by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot's point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! At the recent North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group (NCAUG) 2024 Symposium, I had the unique … [Read more...] about Leveraging Drone Technology for Enhanced Geospatial Applications: Insights from the 2024 NCAUG Symposium
Michigan Supreme Court Allows Drone Surveillance Evidence in Civil Case
Michigan high court punts on question of drone surveillance legality By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a case that could have broad implications on drone surveillance efforts conducted by local governments, the Michigan Supreme Court had ruled that drone footage of a couple’s private property should not be excluded as evidence in a civil action against them. In the … [Read more...] about Michigan Supreme Court Allows Drone Surveillance Evidence in Civil Case