Today, September 13, the FAA Remote ID deadline has been extended by 6 months. Drone operators will now have until March 16, 2024 to comply with the remote ID for drones regulations. Find the rule in the Code of Federal Regulations here: or at the FAA website here. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - Extends - Remote - ID - For - Drones - Deadline The … [Read more...] about FAA Remote ID Deadline Extended 6 Months
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An Open Conversation with the FAA: Remote ID, BVLOS Rulemaking Date, and More
This morning in Las Vegas, the Commercial UAV keynote address was an open conversation with the FAA, moderated by Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director Lisa Ellman. At Commercial UAV Expo, the FAA has been present and available: at the booth, in sessions, and on stage. Following the news that the Biden administration has officially nominated FAA veteran Mike … [Read more...] about An Open Conversation with the FAA: Remote ID, BVLOS Rulemaking Date, and More
Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
The Biden administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to be FAA Administrator. Following months of speculation - Whitaker was first mentioned as a candidate in May - FAA veteran Mike Whitaker has been named as the nominee for the FAA's top position. Whitaker is the Biden administrations second nominee: Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his nomination amidst … [Read more...] about Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
FAA Issues BVLOS Exemptions for uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward: Why These are Different
As FAA representatives at Commercial UAV Expo speak about the agency's plans to speed and streamline the permissions process, two new exemptions for commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) have been announced. uAvionix has received authorization to fly their Rapace within North Dakota's Vantis network to test detect and avoid technologies. UPS Flight … [Read more...] about FAA Issues BVLOS Exemptions for uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward: Why These are Different
FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo kicked off in Las Vegas this week. Today, the traditional keynote featured industry leaders addressing some of the most important questions of the day: including what the FAA plans for drone integration - and what will happen with the Remote ID for Drones rule, scheduled to be implemented for operators on September 16, 2023. The keynote, moderated by … [Read more...] about FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
