FAA Takes Steps to Ensure Drone Operators Follow Airspace Regulations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals who violated federal drone regulations between October 2022 and June 2024. These penalties are part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to ensure that drone operators are aware of and adhere to airspace … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations
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FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
FAA's Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, 2026, as set forth by … [Read more...] about FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
Vigilant Aerospace Advances Detect-and-Avoid System for Air Force Drones
New Project for Air Force Research Laboratory Last October, Vigilant Aerospace started an important project for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a detect-and-avoid (DAA) system for long-endurance drones. This project, funded by an SBIR Phase II contract, aims to create a system for both military and civilian use. Vigilant Aerospace's product, FlightHorizon … [Read more...] about Vigilant Aerospace Advances Detect-and-Avoid System for Air Force Drones
GoDrone Flight Planning App Re-launched with New Features
Updated App Offers Enhanced Flight Planning, Advanced Tools, and Flight Approval Services The Netherlands' favorite flight planning app, GoDrone, has been re-launched with a suite of new features, upgrades, and data sets. Developed and powered by Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, the updated app promises to enhance … [Read more...] about GoDrone Flight Planning App Re-launched with New Features
How Are Unmanned Traffic Management Systems Being Implemented Around the World?
Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems, commonly referred to as U-Space in Europe, are a critical piece of the ecosystem that will enable commercial drones and eVTOL to integrate safely and seamlessly with existing air traffic. UTM is not a single system: it's a complex structure of regulations, technologies, and relationships working together to provide new levels of … [Read more...] about How Are Unmanned Traffic Management Systems Being Implemented Around the World?
