AirMap's new CEO, David Hose, is an optimist when it comes to the drone industry. The recently named head of one of the world's leading drone operations platforms has a lot to be hopeful about: the company estimates that over 85% of the drone economy is currently connected to their platform. With drone forecasts growing every day and new projects across the globe, AirMap is … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Leaders: AirMap’s New CEO is an Optimist
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FAA Announces Real-Time Airspace Authorizations at 500 Airports, Starting April 30
The FAA announced yesterday that the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which provides real-time airspace authorizations, will be expanded to 500 airports beginning April 30. The FAA's Acting Administrator Dan Elwell made the announcement on the first day of the UAS Symposium in Baltimore. "Under the FAA’s Part 107 small drone rule, operators … [Read more...] about FAA Announces Real-Time Airspace Authorizations at 500 Airports, Starting April 30
AirMap Names David Hose New CEO
Leading drone airspace management platform AirMap has announced that David Hose will become CEO of the company. The company's co-founders, Ben Marcus and Greg McNeal, will remain in active roles in company operations. AirMap has been a fast-moving success story since its inception in 2015. In his post welcoming Hose to the CEO position, cofounder and Chairperson Ben Marcus … [Read more...] about AirMap Names David Hose New CEO
AirMap and Skyguide Announce First National European UTM System
As Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems move closer to completion, countries and companies are rushing to implement solutions. Today, leading airspace intelligence platform AirMap announced a partnership with Swiss air navigation provider Skyguide to implement Europe's first national UTM system in Switzerland, referred to as U-space. "In a pilot phase starting in June … [Read more...] about AirMap and Skyguide Announce First National European UTM System
AirMap Brings LAANC to Entire Drone Ecosystem
LAANC, the Low-Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability made available for testing last year, holds great promise for the industry. Now leading airspace management platform AirMap is bringing LAANC to the market, offering it to 3rd party developers and announcing new integrations. LAANC is an important innovation, potentially eliminating the onerous process of … [Read more...] about AirMap Brings LAANC to Entire Drone Ecosystem