Temporary waiver will allow DOT to measure airborne wireless coverage for command and control, detect and avoid, Remote ID and other aviation applications. The Federal Communications Commission has removed a regulatory obstacle to nationwide testing of commercial wireless networks aboard drones and general aviation aircraft. The FCC order, effective September 11, supports the … [Read more...] about FCC Clears Nationwide Test of Cellular Networks for Drone Safety
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MassDOT Showcases Innovation at Drone Safety Day
The MassDOT Aeronautics Division hosted their first public-facing Drone Safety Day, showcasing the innovation, technology and safety culture that the department has developed to deliver a wide variety of drone services across the state. Held at the agency's UAS training field, the event featured speakers and pilots discussing the broad range of applications that MassDOT … [Read more...] about MassDOT Showcases Innovation at Drone Safety Day
U.S. DOT Names Billy Nolen Acting FAA Administrator
On Saturday, March 26, 2022 the FAA named Asociate Administrator for Aviation Safety Billy Nolen Acting FAA Administrator. Nolen will step into the role when Trump-appointed Administrator Steve Dickson leaves at the close of March. Dickson, appointed in July of 2019, has stepped down before the end of his 5 year appointment. The Biden-Harris Administration is currently … [Read more...] about U.S. DOT Names Billy Nolen Acting FAA Administrator
Drone Industry Is Optimistic About Buttigieg’s DOT Confirmation
Note: We invite drone advocacy groups and drone companies to share your response to the confirmation of DOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg. The U.S. Senate today confirmed the Biden Administration’s nomination of former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. Although the confirmation took place just a few minutes ago (as of this posting), drone industry … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Is Optimistic About Buttigieg’s DOT Confirmation
Drone Advocate: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Resigns Following Capitol Attack
U.S. Transportation Secretary and drone advocate Elaine Chao has resigned her post in the wake of Wednesday’s storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump rioters. Chao, who has hailed the “safe integration of drones” as a “national imperative,” announced her resignation via Twitter on Thursday. "Yesterday, our country experienced a traumatic and entirely avoidable event as … [Read more...] about Drone Advocate: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Resigns Following Capitol Attack
