News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries … [Read more...] about FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
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The Drone Industry Needs an Advocate at the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Recent Events Underscore Importance of Leadership in Navigating Regulatory Challenges The drone industry is facing an uncertain future as recent federal layoffs, FAA job cuts, and administrative shifts create confusion. The need for strong leadership has become even more pressing following recent incidents, including a tragic plane crash in Washington. As the industry seeks … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry Needs an Advocate at the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Elsight’s Connectivity Powers Phoenix Air Unmanned’s 320-Mile BVLOS Pipeline Patrol for Shell
The success of Phoenix Air Unmanned’s (PAU) 320-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) pipeline patrolhighlights the growing role of drones in long-range industrial applications—applications that have the potential to dramatically shift the value proposition for uncrewed systems and reshape industry norms for pipeline inspection. Here, a look at one of the technologies that … [Read more...] about Elsight’s Connectivity Powers Phoenix Air Unmanned’s 320-Mile BVLOS Pipeline Patrol for Shell
FAA Approval Allows ANRA Technologies’ Services to Support BVLOS Waiver Applications
New FAA Authorization Supports NYPA’s Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight Drone Missions ANRA Technologies announced a significant milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granting it a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to deploy its strategic drone conflict detection and conformance monitoring services. In collaboration with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), ANRA’s … [Read more...] about FAA Approval Allows ANRA Technologies’ Services to Support BVLOS Waiver Applications
U.S. Lawmakers Push FAA for Timely BVLOS Rule Implementation
House Transportation Committee Urges DOT and FAA to Meet Deadlines for Expanding Drone Operations Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize timely implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, specifically focusing on enabling beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This … [Read more...] about U.S. Lawmakers Push FAA for Timely BVLOS Rule Implementation
