[clear] NASA successfully executed TCL 3 flight tests for the UTM program last week. That's a complex sentence due to the acronyms: simplified, NASA's testing of drone traffic management systems has progressed to the next level. Here's what that really means for drone operators. Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) is taking on increasing importance as many commercial … [Read more...] about NASA Executed UTM TCL 3 Flight Demonstrations Last Week. Here’s What That Means for Drone Operators.
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Addresses UAS Symposium, Asks Industry to Step Up
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao addressed the audience at the FAA's UAS Symposium yesterday. In taped remarks, the Chao told attendees that operations over people, night flight, and flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) were on the way. While stakeholders are concerned about safety, Chao said that "this administration is actively working through these … [Read more...] about Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Addresses UAS Symposium, Asks Industry to Step Up
FAA Announces Real-Time Airspace Authorizations at 500 Airports, Starting April 30
The FAA announced yesterday that the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which provides real-time airspace authorizations, will be expanded to 500 airports beginning April 30. The FAA's Acting Administrator Dan Elwell made the announcement on the first day of the UAS Symposium in Baltimore. "Under the FAA’s Part 107 small drone rule, operators … [Read more...] about FAA Announces Real-Time Airspace Authorizations at 500 Airports, Starting April 30
FAA Reauthorization: Privatized Air Traffic Control is a No Go
As Congress once again looks at infrastructure and FAA Reauthorization, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) has decided not to pursue privatized Air Traffic Control as part of the next Reauthorization package. Shuster's AIRR Act has been on the table for two years now, but has been unable to get through the Senate. The Act called for … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization: Privatized Air Traffic Control is a No Go
AMA Asks Public “Not to Jump to Conclusions” About Helicopter Crash
The crash landing of a Robinson Helicopter R22 in South Carolina last week, reportedly caused by interference with a drone, has prompted the AMA to issue an official statement asking the public not to jump to conclusions about the accident. There were no injuries during the incident, which involved a student pilot and an instructor. The pilot and instructor told … [Read more...] about AMA Asks Public “Not to Jump to Conclusions” About Helicopter Crash
