The FAA is seeking public comments on appropriate design standards for the FlightScan Corporation's Camcopter S-100 - and whether or not you have anything to say on the subject, this is a very good thing for the drone industry. "For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on proposed airworthiness criteria for an unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about FAA Asks for Public Comment on Drone Design Standards – This is Good Thing
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DJI Demonstrates Aeroscope: Drone License Plate Technology
As part of the company's continued efforts to improve safety standards and encourage responsible flying, DJI has demonstrated its Aeroscope technology at an event in Washington D.C. A closer look at Aeroscope: Could it Strike the Right Balance? Today's event in D.C was all about DJI assuring the FAA that it is possible for drones to be a "safe, secure and beneficial … [Read more...] about DJI Demonstrates Aeroscope: Drone License Plate Technology
With Deadline Looming, House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension with Hurricane Relief
Current FAA projects could halt and employees face furloughs if Congress fails to pass an extension to the FAA Reauthorization package by Saturday. While an attempt by the House to pass a bill that contained numerous unrelated "add-ons" failed earlier this week, the House passed legislation Thursday to extend FAA Reauthorization, and to provide tax relief for victims of … [Read more...] about With Deadline Looming, House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension with Hurricane Relief
DroneMate: An Interactive World Map With Drone Laws
Taking a drone overseas is complicated at the best of times. Choosing the right equipment to take, packing your gear up securely and getting it through airport security are all headaches that pilots flying abroad have to face. And that's before you've even landed in your destination. But the biggest challenge is complying with local regulations, which will almost certainly … [Read more...] about DroneMate: An Interactive World Map With Drone Laws
Drone Integration into European Airspace Ready for “Immediate Deployment”
Skyguide, Switzerland's air navigation service provider, and its project partners demonstrated today in Geneva how drones can be safely and efficiently integrated into the existing airspace. The partners say that the demonstration shows that drone integration is ready for deployment in Europe now. The group of partners included AirMap, SITAONAIR, SenseFly and PX4. The … [Read more...] about Drone Integration into European Airspace Ready for “Immediate Deployment”
