InterDrone, the International Drone Conference and Exposition, kicked off officially in Las Vegas this morning. The opening keynotes were by two heavy hitters in the drone industry: PrecisionHawk CEO Michael Chasen and FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell. Chasen has become a frequent figure on stage at major trade shows since joining PrecisionHawk in 2017. Prior to … [Read more...] about InterDrone Kicks Off Today: Keynotes from FAA’s Dan Elwell and PrecisionHawk’s Michael Chasen
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Diving Into the FAA Administrator’s Fact Book: Why “Drone Incidents” are Concerning for Regulators
Airspace regulators around the world are concerned about incidents between drones and manned aircraft - and a dive into the data found in the recently released FAA Administrator's Fact Book for 2019 (Fact Book) shows why. Is the data accurate enough to use? News and Commentary. Accident Data and the U.S. Safety Record The National Airspace (NAS) in the U.S. is some of … [Read more...] about Diving Into the FAA Administrator’s Fact Book: Why “Drone Incidents” are Concerning for Regulators
The FAA is Seeking Stakeholder Input on Recreational Drone Operator Testing
The FAA is moving forward on changes in regulations for recreational drone operators. The passage of the FAA Reauthorization Package repealed Section 336 of the federal code and opened the way for new regulations for recreational operators, which had previously been considered "model aircraft" and exempt from any new laws. The repeal was lauded by many in the defense … [Read more...] about The FAA is Seeking Stakeholder Input on Recreational Drone Operator Testing
Kittyhawk and the FAA Introduce the New Version of B4UFLY, Free App for Drone Operators
It's a complex problem: how to ensure that all drone operators have up-to-date information on airspace before they fly. It isn't just a question of publishing NOTAMS and maps: drone flyers are a diverse group, ranging from professioal pilots to kids exploring the airspace for the first time. The information has to be readily available, easy to use, up-to-date - and … [Read more...] about Kittyhawk and the FAA Introduce the New Version of B4UFLY, Free App for Drone Operators
ParaZero’s SafeAir Opens Up Flight Over People in Canada
Drone safety solutions company ParaZero announced compliance with Transport Canada requirements for flight over people yesterday. While "compliance" might seem like just an administrative hurdle, it's very significant for the drone industry. Companies like ParaZero who have invested heavily in working with regulators to establish standards are creating a clear path for drone … [Read more...] about ParaZero’s SafeAir Opens Up Flight Over People in Canada
