Oklahoma-based Vigilant Aerospace has completed successful beyond visual line- of-sight (BVLOS) flight testing of its new FlightHorizon detect-and-avoid collision avoidance system for drones at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The tests demonstrated the system’s ability to provide BVLOS flight safety for both small and mid-sized unmanned … [Read more...] about Another Step Towards BVLOS Flight: Vigilant Completes Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Vigilant Aerospace Releases List of Commercial Drones for BVLOS Flight
Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc. has released a list of all commercial drones currently available in the US market that have the flight and communications range to be flown beyond line-of-sight (BVLOS), including some aircraft with ranges of many miles. As the FAA begins to consider and issue waivers to commercial drone flyers for beyond line-of-sight flight under the new Part … [Read more...] about Vigilant Aerospace Releases List of Commercial Drones for BVLOS Flight
State Drone Laws: Learn How to Fly Legally Wherever You Are
Despite the FAA's warning that state and local drone regulations would create an industry-stifling "patchwork quilt" of regulations, new drone ordinances, regulations, and laws continue to be introduced across the country. The situation creates a challenging environment for commercial operators trying to operate legally, requiring that they be cognizant not only with FAA … [Read more...] about State Drone Laws: Learn How to Fly Legally Wherever You Are
Domino’s is Betting on Drones to Deliver
There are 17 ways to order a Domino's Pizza now, says a recent article in Bloomberg's Gadfly; and keeping up with technology has proven to be Domino's secret sauce. Now the company is betting on drones to deliver the same economic impact. CEO Patrick Doyle tells Bloomberg that he "can remember when customers struggled to order pizza through sketchy dial-up Internet … [Read more...] about Domino’s is Betting on Drones to Deliver
Which Country Will Be First to Deliver Mail by Drone?
It's the season for delivery services to think hard about efficiencies. Amazon announced their first successful drone delivery last week; this fall the USPS published the results of a public opinion survey on drone delivery. But it looks like France may be the first to implement mail delivery by drone. An announcement by DPDgroup, a subsidiary of Le Groupe Las Poste, says … [Read more...] about Which Country Will Be First to Deliver Mail by Drone?
