The authorization lets Prime Air fly over more densely populated parts of Darlington, raising the number of eligible customers from about 600 to roughly 8,000. On November 10, Amazon said its Prime Air drone delivery service had received a SAIL 4 operating authorization and flightworthiness validation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). According to Amazon, Prime Air … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Air Receives First SAIL 4 Approval From UK Air Authority
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AirData and Pilot Institute Integration Automates Drone Pilot Training Records
The integration syncs Pilot Institute certificates and their associated skills into AirData, alongside the flight records that pilots and fleet managers already keep there. AirData UAV and Pilot Institute have announced an integration that automatically syncs pilot training records and skills into AirData. With the link in place, pilots can keep their qualifications in the … [Read more...] about AirData and Pilot Institute Integration Automates Drone Pilot Training Records
University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
Researchers recorded the sounds drones make with chipped or cracked propellers and failing motors. Their aim is to let a ground station flag a drone as unairworthy before takeoff. Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are using sound to help NASA detect damaged drone motors and propellers before a crash occurs. Prissha Chawla, a doctoral student in the UC College of … [Read more...] about University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
Proposed “Ban Flock Act” Targets License Plate Readers, Including Drone-Based Systems
Proposed federal legislation would limit government use of automatic license plate readers and place new conditions on federal funding for state and local agencies. Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would restrict government use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), including systems that collect data using drones. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez … [Read more...] about Proposed “Ban Flock Act” Targets License Plate Readers, Including Drone-Based Systems
DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement
Field assessment gives first responders hands-on experience with commercial C-UAS systems as agencies prepare for new procurement opportunities The Department of Homeland Security is testing commercial counter-drone technology with state and local law enforcement as agencies prepare to expand their C-UAS capabilities. DHS's Science and Technology Directorate announced the … [Read more...] about DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement
