Volansi, a leading provider of long range cargo drones, has partnered with three of the nine participants in the FAA's BEYOND program. "Volansi is working directly with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the University of Alaska Fairbanks for this effort," says a press release. The announcement … [Read more...] about Long Range Cargo Drones: Volansi Joins 3 FAA BEYOND Projects
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Air Domain Awareness Program: Federal Agencies Seek Tech Solutions to Defeat Illicit Drones
The Air Domain Awareness Program is a federally funded project testing new technology to stop the illicit use of drones and small aircraft - in any environment., By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill As the technology for unmanned aerial vehicle and systems grows apace, bringing with it the promise of a multitude of beneficial uses such as agriculture, mapping and … [Read more...] about Air Domain Awareness Program: Federal Agencies Seek Tech Solutions to Defeat Illicit Drones
The Evolution of a Drone Startup: How Asylon Took Their Place in the Drone Industry
In November of 2016, I met Damon Henry - and his drone startup, Asylon - for the first time. We met at a drone expo, where Henry had reached out to see if I would cover the battery swap station that they were displaying. I am always inclined to answer emails that come directly from the CEO, and we set up a meeting. Henry and his team were young, enthusiastic, and … [Read more...] about The Evolution of a Drone Startup: How Asylon Took Their Place in the Drone Industry
DJI on U.S. Government Drone Regulation and Fear-Based Policies: “Everyone Pays”
In the final keynote address of DJI Airworks 2020, DJI's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman talked about the direction U.S. government drone regulation is taking - and spoke out against fear-based policies. U.S. government drone regulation has increasingly focused on security, with drones in the cross-fire of the U.S.- China trade war. Regulations that propose … [Read more...] about DJI on U.S. Government Drone Regulation and Fear-Based Policies: “Everyone Pays”
Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
Last week, at the FAA UAS Symposium, the FAA unveiled the new Public Safety Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight (TBVLOS) waiver for first responders. The Tactical BVLOS waiver provides public safety professionals with permission to fly beyond visual line of sight when it counts most - in cases of extreme emergency. "In a time of extreme emergencies to safeguard … [Read more...] about Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
