AUVSI's Initiatives Aim to Boost U.S. Drone Industry and Level Global Playing Field This week, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) took a significant step toward strengthening the U.S. drone industry with the launch of the Partnership for Drone Competitiveness (Partnership) and the release of an accompanying whitepaper. A Capitol Hill press … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry
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Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates
As the FAA continues to develop the process for granting type certifications for unmanned vehicles, Matternet's M2 delivery drone receives the first amendment to type certification, as the platform has evolved. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Matternets - Amendment - To - Type - Certification - For - M2 - Delivery - … [Read more...] about Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates
Controversial Texas Drone Law Re-Instated, in a Blow for Journalists
Appeals court decision re-instates controversial Texas drone law By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill In a blow to the rights of Texas journalists to use drones in their reporting, a federal appeals court panel has reversed a lower court ruling that had found the state’s restrictive drone law unconstitutional. A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Oct. … [Read more...] about Controversial Texas Drone Law Re-Instated, in a Blow for Journalists
BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator
The U.S. Senate today confirmed President Biden's pick for a new FAA Administrator, Mike Whitaker, in a unanimous bipartisan vote of 98-0. In welcome news for the aviation industry, Mike Whitaker has been confirmed as the next FAA Administrator. After a unanimous vote to invoke cloture (moving directly to a vote, without debate) Whitaker was confirmed. Whitaker will … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator
FAA Administrator: Whitaker Nomination Moves Through Committee, Drone Industry Calls for Swift Action to Confirm
The process of appointing an FAA Administrator continues, as the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation moved the nomination of former FAA Deputy Mike Whitaker unanimously through committee. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - Administrator - Whitaker - Nomination - Moves - Through - Committee The nomination will now need to be … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator: Whitaker Nomination Moves Through Committee, Drone Industry Calls for Swift Action to Confirm
