Next week, November 16-22 2020, is the second annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week. Sponsored by the FAA, this is a week long opportunity to help create a drone community with high standards of safety and professionalism. This year's event is completely virtual - and there are many ways that you and your organization can participate and contribute. Whether you are an … [Read more...] about National Drone Safety Awareness Week is Nov. 16 – 22, 2020. What Will You Do to Participate?
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Registering Your Drone with the FAA: Does a Mavic Mini Need to be Registered?
Part of an occasional series, "Things the FAA Wishes More Pilots Knew." This article explains when you must register your drone - even if it's a micro model. This fall, DRONELIFE had the privilege of speaking on a panel with representatives from the FAA. After some discussion, we decided to collaborate on a series of articles pointing out some of the most common mistakes … [Read more...] about Registering Your Drone with the FAA: Does a Mavic Mini Need to be Registered?
The Drone Standards Info Portal: Helping the European Industry Navigate Standards for Drone Operations
The AW-Drones Project will launch the Drone Standards Info Portal on November 5, 2020 - a free and easy web tool for the European drone industry. The Drone Standards Info Portal is an online repository supporting the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Commission (EC) in their drones related development actions, and will help drone companies identify the … [Read more...] about The Drone Standards Info Portal: Helping the European Industry Navigate Standards for Drone Operations
FAQ Waivers and Authorizations: FAA Representatives Answer Common Questions
AUVSI's North Carolina chapter and DRONELIFE host free webinars and chat rooms monthly, where drone pilots from all over the country can get their questions answered by a panel of experts. This month, AUVSI NC hosted two representatives from the FAA: UAS Integration Program Manager Michael O'Shea and Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan. O'Shea and Meehan answered the most … [Read more...] about FAQ Waivers and Authorizations: FAA Representatives Answer Common Questions
FAA Waivers and Authorizations: Get Your Questions Answered This Friday, September 25
Join AUVSI North Carolina and two representatives from the FAA to get all of your questions about FAA waivers and authorizations answered - this Friday, September 25, 2o2o at 3pm. During this 60 minute session, FAA representatives Michael O'Shea and John Meehan will discuss everything you need to know about Part 107 authorizations and waivers: including COAs, LAANC, and … [Read more...] about FAA Waivers and Authorizations: Get Your Questions Answered This Friday, September 25
