At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference, Jeffrey Vincent, the Executive Director of the FAA's UAS Integration Office, spoke to a packed house of public safety professionals about what is next for drone regulations - including a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for BVLOS flight by the end of this year. The FAA's UAS Integration Office is the … [Read more...] about FAA’s Jeffrey Vincent: What’s Next in Drone Regulations (and When Can We Expect that BVLOS NPRM?)
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Former DOI Director on the Impact of the American Drone Security Act: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
The DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference kicked off in Williamsburg, VA this morning. The conference opened with keynote addresses from industry thought leaders and change makers. Among the topics most discussed by attendees and speakers was the issue of proposed bans on the use of federal funds to purchase drones made in China, including industry leader … [Read more...] about Former DOI Director on the Impact of the American Drone Security Act: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications
Exploring the Potential Impact of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions on Commercial Operations DRONELIFE attended a demonstration of the American Robotics Optimus system this morning, an innovative drone-in-a-box solution poised to transform commercial drone operations. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics division and held at the Mass … [Read more...] about American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications
Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
Debate rages over data security and Chinese-made drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. See the previous article here.) The debate over the use by public service agencies and … [Read more...] about Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
High Eye Wins Netherlands Ministry of Defence Tender with Airboxer VTOL UAV
High Eye Secures Prestigious International Tender with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence In a significant development for both the defense industry and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, High Eye has been announced as the winner of an international tender issued by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. This achievement marks a noteworthy milestone in High Eye's … [Read more...] about High Eye Wins Netherlands Ministry of Defence Tender with Airboxer VTOL UAV
