Mayor John Nichols Calls for Delay on Increased Drone Deliveries Due to Noise Concerns and Zoning Issues By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The mayor of College Station, Texas is urging the FAA to slow down an effort by Amazon Prime Air to expand its drone delivery operations in the city. Mayor John Nichols wrote a letter to the agency to comment on a draft … [Read more...] about College Station Mayor Asks FAA to Put Brakes on Amazon Prime Air Expansion
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FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People
AVSS PRS-M3DT Parachute Enables DJI Dock 2 Flights Without Waivers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. Commercial drone operators using the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS PRS-M3DT drone parachute can now fly over people without needing to submit an FAA 107.39 flight over people waiver. Aerial … [Read more...] about FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People
New Drones in India: Surveyaan V1 Receives Certification
Surveyaan V1 Drone by Nibrus Technologies Receives DGCA Type Certification New Certification Marks a Milestone for India's Drone Industry Nibrus Technologies, a drone manufacturer in India, has announced that its Surveyaan V1 drone has received Type Certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This accomplishment represents a significant achievement … [Read more...] about New Drones in India: Surveyaan V1 Receives Certification
GAO Report: Remote ID Not Living Up to Potential
GAO Urges FAA and DHS to Enhance Support and Develop Network-Based Solutions for Effective Drone Identification and Safety Compliance By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the agency found that the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security need to do more to ensure that FAA’s regulations requiring … [Read more...] about GAO Report: Remote ID Not Living Up to Potential
Partnership and Innovation: Drone Delivery Canada and Volatus Aerospace Launch Advanced Drone Nesting Station
Commercializing the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station to Enhance Global Drone Operations and Market Reach Vaughan, Ontario-based Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and fellow Canadian aerospace provider Volatus Aerospace Group recently announced a partnership to commercialize the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station in partnership with DDC’s Remote Operations center. This … [Read more...] about Partnership and Innovation: Drone Delivery Canada and Volatus Aerospace Launch Advanced Drone Nesting Station
