- North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit RequirementLegislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial role… Read more: North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement
- First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAALetter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups including the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety Association, and others… Read more: First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
- FAA Reauthorization Bill Paves the Way for eVTOL Flight Integration and Advanced Air MobilityFAA reauthorization paves way for eVTOL flights By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the last in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The U.S. has taken a giant step closer toward a future in which… Read more: FAA Reauthorization Bill Paves the Way for eVTOL Flight Integration and Advanced Air Mobility
- How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. AirspaceBill paves the way for integrating UAS into U.S. airspace system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the third in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The bill to reauthorize the FAA, which President Biden… Read more: How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace
- FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 MonthsFAA Reauthorization Bill Mandates Final Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Flights to Boost Industry Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the second in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) While… Read more: FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months
- Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone IndustryBoosting the Skies: Drone Industry Celebrates FAA Reauthorization Bill By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the first in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) In a move expected to dramatically boost the growth of commercial… Read more: Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry
- U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024Industry Perspectives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 *Stay tuned for a DRONELIFE exclusive series, explaining FAA Reauthorization for the drone industry The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 today with a strong bipartisan vote of 387 – 26. This decision follows a similarly overwhelming approval… Read more: U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
- SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID StandardsThe following article is based upon research by SkySafe. This article is intended only as general information, as Remote ID technology is a critical building block of larger unmanned traffic management systems (UTM). Find more information on the FAA’s Remote ID policy here; and see the official list of Remote ID compliant aircraft here, where pilots… Read more: SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID Standards
- FAA Updates and Open Questions: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS ConferenceFrom the floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference: a panel of FAA representative provide updates and insights for public safety and law enforcement drone community. Mike O’Shea, FAA Public Safety Liaison; Kerry Fleming, Manager of SOSC; and Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan presented a major update to the B4UFly app, remote ID, and… Read more: FAA Updates and Open Questions: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
- FAA Reauthorization Act Enhances Recreational Drone Operations: Key Amendments and Impacts for Flyers and EducatorsNew Legislation Expands Recreational Drone Access and Empowers Educational Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The recent passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act through the US Senate Committee included some big news for recreational drone operators, with the Academy of Model Aeronautics announcing that their proposed amendments had been included in the final… Read more: FAA Reauthorization Act Enhances Recreational Drone Operations: Key Amendments and Impacts for Flyers and Educators
- U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, encompasses a range of measures addressing recent aviation safety concerns and aims to fortify oversight within the aviation industry. A Senate Commerce Committee announcement highlighted the… Read more: U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
- FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Recommendations for UAS Detection and MitigationARC Recommendations on Counter UAS, UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems The FAA recently received the final recommendations from the UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). This milestone follows the directive outlined in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to address the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Air… Read more: FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Recommendations for UAS Detection and Mitigation
- Airspace Link Approved to Provide FAA’s B4UFLY ServiceAirspace Link Inc., an FAA-Approved UAS (Drone) Service Supplier and Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) provider, has been approved to provide the FAA’s B4UFLY service, says a company press release. B4UFLY is a joint effort between the FAA and industry leaders like Airspace Link. The initiative aims to ensure the safety of drone… Read more: Airspace Link Approved to Provide FAA’s B4UFLY Service
- Expanding Horizons: Choctaw Nation’s BEYOND Program Receives Expanded BVLOS AuthorizationLargest FAA Waiver of Its Kind Enables Groundbreaking Drone Operations Over 377 Square Miles, Paving the Way for Future National Drone Management Solutions By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma BEYOND program recently announced that it had received an expanded beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) use authorization from the… Read more: Expanding Horizons: Choctaw Nation’s BEYOND Program Receives Expanded BVLOS Authorization
- Elevating the Industry: FAA Greenlights Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Delivery, Boosting Efficiency for WingFAA Approval Empowers Wing to Expand BVLOS Operations Across Dallas, Major US Cities, Furthering Momentum in the Drone Delivery Landscape As the year draws to a close, drone delivery service Wing has announced a significant development. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Wing an exemption that allows it to operate Beyond Visual Line of… Read more: Elevating the Industry: FAA Greenlights Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Delivery, Boosting Efficiency for Wing
- On the Anniversary of the Wright Brothers First Powered Flight, Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: Elevating Drone Safety and Redefining Airspace Situational AwarenessAloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: A Revolutionary Step in Airspace Situational Awareness Aloft Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in drone fleet and airspace management, has unveiled its latest milestone with the launch of Air Aware, a cutting-edge advancement in airspace situational awareness. This application provides comprehensive real-time insights before, during, and after drone operations, effectively replacing… Read more: On the Anniversary of the Wright Brothers First Powered Flight, Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: Elevating Drone Safety and Redefining Airspace Situational Awareness
- Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate HurdlesCruz Advocates for FAA Reauthorization Extension Amidst Senate Debate In a recent development on Capitol Hill, Senator Ted Cruz, along with fellow Republican senators, faced a setback in their attempt to secure unanimous consent for a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authorization. The move comes as the current extension of FAA Reauthorization… Read more: Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles
- SkySafe Testing at Atlantic City Airport for FAA UAS Detection ProgramChosen for FAA’s UAS Detection Program, SkySafe Elevates Drone Mitigation to New Heights in Critical Infrastructure Protection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based Skysafe, focused on airspace management and drone forensics, recently announced that it was selected for the FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program as UAVs further integrate into… Read more: SkySafe Testing at Atlantic City Airport for FAA UAS Detection Program
- Percepto Receives Waiver to Operate 30 Drones Autonomously: the “Holy Grail” of Industrial Drone InspectionsPercepto Receives FAA Approval for Remote Operation of Full Drone Fleet Percepto, a leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider, has obtained a significant nationwide waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This approval empowers Percepto to remotely operate a complete fleet of up to 30 drones with a single operator, marking a notable advancement… Read more: Percepto Receives Waiver to Operate 30 Drones Autonomously: the “Holy Grail” of Industrial Drone Inspections
- AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone IndustryAUVSI’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 conference… Read more: AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry