New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with approvals increasing from 1,229 in 2020 to 26,870 in 2023, according to a newly released report from the Department of … [Read more...] about FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations
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Senate Committee Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in Divided Vote
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted this morning to advance Bryan Bedford’s nomination as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with a narrow margin of 15 ayes to 13 nos. Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, now moves one step closer to leading the agency at a time of heightened scrutiny and urgent calls for … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in Divided Vote
Bryan Bedford Faces Senate Scrutiny as Trump’s FAA Nominee
Bryan Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, is set to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on June 11 as President Donald Trump’s nominee for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The hearing comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. aviation, following the deadliest domestic air disaster in over two decades and amid widespread calls for … [Read more...] about Bryan Bedford Faces Senate Scrutiny as Trump’s FAA Nominee
Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
News and Commentary. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, is raising significant concerns across the commercial drone industry. The bill - another reboot of the Drone Federalism Act first introduced in 2017, and the bill of the same name first introduced in 2019 - would fundamentally shift the regulatory landscape for … [Read more...] about Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries … [Read more...] about FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
