If you haven't visited the FAA.gov website in a while, it's time for a return visit. The agency has developed a whole library of FAA drone resources for drone pilots new and old - and it's easier to find things, too. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Buying - A-Drone - For - The - Holidays - Check - Out - These - FAA - Drone - ResourcesAll pro drone pilots … [Read more...] about Looking at Buying – or Giving – a Drone for the Holidays? Check Out These FAA Drone Resources!
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FAA Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18: FlyRIGHT
The 2022 FAA Drone Safety Day is this Saturday, June 18: an opportunity for everyone in the drone industry to ensure that the skies continue to open for all. As the use of drones continues to expand, regulatory authorities like the FAA have worked to ensure that all fliers know the rules. More than 800,000 drones have been registered: over 260,000 Remote Pilots have … [Read more...] about FAA Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18: FlyRIGHT
DL Exclusive: Commercial Drone Alliance on BVLOS ARC Report and Why BVLOS Flight is Critical for the Industry
The release of the FAA's BVLOS (drone flight beyond visual line of sight) ARC (Aviation Rulemaking Committee) recommendations last week has led to many responses and comments from the commercial drone industry. DRONELIFE spoke to Lisa Ellman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Commercial Drone Alliance, on BVLOS ARC recommendations. Lisa Ellman is a global authority … [Read more...] about DL Exclusive: Commercial Drone Alliance on BVLOS ARC Report and Why BVLOS Flight is Critical for the Industry
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Releases BVLOS ARC Recommendations
The FAA has published the Advisory Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recommendations for rulemaking on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The full, 222 page report can be read here. FAA published the report last night. The drone industry has been expecting news on a proposed rulemaking for several months, as Administrator Steve Dickson promised publication "sometime … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: FAA Releases BVLOS ARC Recommendations
New LAANC Providers: FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC Service Suppliers
The FAA has announced that the application period for new LAANC providers will open on May 2, 2022. Applicants must have a "mature product at the time of application," says the announcement. Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) is a major stepping stone in drone integration, taking what was an onerous and time-consuming paper process and automating … [Read more...] about New LAANC Providers: FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC Service Suppliers
