Drone services provider AirMap is the next vendor to provide access to instant airspace authorizations through the FAA's prototype evaluation of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. Automated authorizations are available currently at only 4 U.S. airports: the FAA plans to add more facilities to the evaluation program in 2018. "For the … [Read more...] about AirMap Now Offers Airspace Authorizations through LAANC Program
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The Drone Innovation Act and AirMap’s Support: Good or Bad for Drone Operators?
News and Commentary. Forums lit up last week with criticism and complaints after leading airspace intelligence provider AirMap released a letter to a lawmaker in support of the Drone Innovation Act, suggesting that the legislation be added to the markup of the newest version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. What's the bill all about, and why are operators upset? The bill … [Read more...] about The Drone Innovation Act and AirMap’s Support: Good or Bad for Drone Operators?
Drone Integration into European Airspace Ready for “Immediate Deployment”
Skyguide, Switzerland's air navigation service provider, and its project partners demonstrated today in Geneva how drones can be safely and efficiently integrated into the existing airspace. The partners say that the demonstration shows that drone integration is ready for deployment in Europe now. The group of partners included AirMap, SITAONAIR, SenseFly and PX4. The … [Read more...] about Drone Integration into European Airspace Ready for “Immediate Deployment”
Kansas to Use AirMap in Pioneering Effort at Unmanned Traffic Management
Kansas is taking a leadership position in efforts to expand and grow the drone industry in a manner that is safe and responsible. Using Airmap technology Kansas will be the first state in the country to implement an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) capability. Unmanned Traffic Management, or UTM, is the technological infrastructure that facilitates data exchange and … [Read more...] about Kansas to Use AirMap in Pioneering Effort at Unmanned Traffic Management
AirMap to Industry: Automated Airspace Authorization at U.S. Airports Coming This Fall
AirMap whose goal is to make "drones part of everyday life by building the airspace services platform to let innovation take flight." has announced that fifty airports are preparing to provide LAANC authorization this fall. Here is the announcement: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Miami International, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, San Jose International, … [Read more...] about AirMap to Industry: Automated Airspace Authorization at U.S. Airports Coming This Fall
