This morning in Las Vegas, the Commercial UAV keynote address was an open conversation with the FAA, moderated by Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director Lisa Ellman. At Commercial UAV Expo, the FAA has been present and available: at the booth, in sessions, and on stage. Following the news that the Biden administration has officially nominated FAA veteran Mike … [Read more...] about An Open Conversation with the FAA: Remote ID, BVLOS Rulemaking Date, and More
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Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
The Biden administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to be FAA Administrator. Following months of speculation - Whitaker was first mentioned as a candidate in May - FAA veteran Mike Whitaker has been named as the nominee for the FAA's top position. Whitaker is the Biden administrations second nominee: Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his nomination amidst … [Read more...] about Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo kicked off in Las Vegas this week. Today, the traditional keynote featured industry leaders addressing some of the most important questions of the day: including what the FAA plans for drone integration - and what will happen with the Remote ID for Drones rule, scheduled to be implemented for operators on September 16, 2023. The keynote, moderated by … [Read more...] about FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
FAA Grants Phoenix Air Unmanned Waiver for BVLOS Flight with Swiss Drones Uncrewed Helicopter
In May, the FAA asked for public input on requests for waivers to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS.) Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward all applied for waivers: today, FAA announced that Pheonix Air Unmanned has been granted authorization to operate BVLOS for "aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and pipeline patrol and … [Read more...] about FAA Grants Phoenix Air Unmanned Waiver for BVLOS Flight with Swiss Drones Uncrewed Helicopter
Remote ID in a Real World National Security Event: Pierce Aerospace at Super Bowl LVII
Remote ID is designed to allow stakeholders to detect and track drones in the air - both mitigating the risk of unauthorized drones and allowing greater utilization of legitimate commercial operation. In a high stakes national security event like the Super Bowl, Remote ID becomes a critical tool for the federal and local agencies responsible for keeping participants … [Read more...] about Remote ID in a Real World National Security Event: Pierce Aerospace at Super Bowl LVII
