Senate Confirms Aviation Industry Pick The U.S. Senate today confirmed Bryan Bedford as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, ending a contentious nomination process that largely divided along party lines. Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, will lead the agency at a critical moment for American aviation safety and modernization. The … [Read more...] about Bryan Bedford Confirmed as FAA Administrator
Commercial Drone Integration
A New Phase of UTM Testing is Underway – Here’s Why This One is Different
Here at DRONELIFE we've had a major advantage in making sense of NASA's unmanned traffic management (UTM) testing and what it means for drone operators everywhere: we've got Amit Ganjoo of ANRA Technologies' phone number. A major player in both UTM and drone operations management, ANRA's been a big part of the UTM project since the beginning; and Amit has been generous with … [Read more...] about A New Phase of UTM Testing is Underway – Here’s Why This One is Different
More Industry Leaders Seek Government Partners for UAS Integration Pilot
More drone industry leaders are stepping forward to publicly offer their expertise, resources and position to local governments applying for participation in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. Commercial drone industry pioneers PrecisionHawk made their offering public today, following yesterday's release by drone manufacturers DJI. In business since 2010, PrecisionHawk is … [Read more...] about More Industry Leaders Seek Government Partners for UAS Integration Pilot
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Hosts Launch of Drone Integration Pilot Program
US Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today hosted the official launch of the UAS Integration Pilot Program that was introduced last week. A panel of regulators and industry stakeholders joined Republican lawmakers in voicing support of the program. FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell opened the program, saying that "the safe integration of drones is a national … [Read more...] about Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Hosts Launch of Drone Integration Pilot Program
Opportunity Rising: Drone Industry Testifies before House Subcommittee
Small business owners and representatives of the drone industry testified before a Congressional subcommittee about the FAA's efforts to move commercial drone regulation forward. Speaking before the House Small Business committee, representatives from the FAA, AUVSI, the Small UAV Coalition, airports, and others testified about the need for sensible regulation to support … [Read more...] about Opportunity Rising: Drone Industry Testifies before House Subcommittee
