Industry Leaders Call for Timely Action to Unlock Drone Potential: BVLOS Draft Moves from DOT to OMB The drone industry stands on the verge of significant growth, but bureaucratic delays threaten to stall its progress. A draft rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, currently under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), … [Read more...] about FAA’s BVLOS Draft Rule at a Critical Crossroads: Update
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Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving … [Read more...] about Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote
Industry Faces Regulatory and Security Hurdles, but FAA Collaboration Sparks Hope The AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit kicked off with a powerful morning keynote from AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins. Against the backdrop of the conference theme, “If We Build It, Will They Come?” Robbins addressed the state of the drone industry, focusing on two pivotal issues: … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote
FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility
Industry Leaders React to New Pilot and Operational Standards as the U.S. Takes a Critical Step Toward Scaling eVTOL and AAM Innovations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent issuance of the final draft of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift aircraft regulations has drawn comment and positive reactions from … [Read more...] about FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility
Evolve Dynamics Wins Innovate UK Grant for Groundbreaking Drone-in-a-Box Technology
Drone as First Responder Set to Revolutionize Public Safety Evolve Dynamics, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, has secured an Innovate UK Smart Grant from UK Research and Innovation. The grant will support the development of the company's innovative Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) technology, designed to enhance emergency response operations. Drone as First … [Read more...] about Evolve Dynamics Wins Innovate UK Grant for Groundbreaking Drone-in-a-Box Technology