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
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Tomorrow’s the Deadline: Are State and Local Governments Ready for Drone Integration Pilot?
Tomorrow is the deadline for "lead applicants" to submit a notice of intent for the UAS Integration Program. The drone industry is ready - but are state and local governments? The UAS Integration Pilot Program was signed on by President Trump at the end of October, and launched by Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on November 2. Since then, the drone … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s the Deadline: Are State and Local Governments Ready for Drone 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
Industry Leaders Respond to UAS Integration Pilot Program
The Commercial Drone Alliance, a leading industry advocacy group, has published a response to today's announcement of a UAS Integration Pilot Program. Saying that the program was "an important step in the right direction," the Alliance statement expressed optimism that the program demonstrated White House recognition of the industry while cautioning that implementation would … [Read more...] about Industry Leaders Respond to UAS Integration Pilot Program
Woolpert Wins DOT Contract for Drone Road Survey
Infrastructure management company Woolpert has been hired by Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) to collect drone images and data on so-called haul roads - unpaved roads - throughout the Midwest. The project, titled “Characterization of Unpaved Road Conditions Through the Use of Remote Sensing,” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Data will be … [Read more...] about Woolpert Wins DOT Contract for Drone Road Survey
