What will operators actually need to do differently under Part 108? The FAA's proposed Part 108 rule has generated significant excitement across the commercial drone industry. By creating a standardized regulatory framework for many beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, the proposal could reduce reliance on today's case-by-case waiver process and make routine BVLOS … [Read more...] about Beyond the Rule: Preparing for the Operational Reality of BVLOS
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AirData Marks Energy and Utility Growth Milestone as BVLOS Rule Nears
The El Dorado Hills company says it now serves more than 120 energy and utility organizations globally and has logged more than 63 million flights as operators prepare for FAA Part 108. AirData UAV has announced that it has surpassed 120 energy and utility customers worldwide, a milestone the El Dorado Hills, California company is positioning within a broader scaling moment … [Read more...] about AirData Marks Energy and Utility Growth Milestone as BVLOS Rule Nears
Autonomous Drone Security Takes Flight at 150 MW Ta’anakh Solar Project
The drone fleet management company will supply the software layer for autonomous aerial patrols at Israel's 150 MW Ta'anakh site, working under G1 Group with Cando Drones as operator. High Lander, a global provider of drone fleet management and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software, has signed an agreement with Israel's Ministry of Energy to support autonomous drone … [Read more...] about Autonomous Drone Security Takes Flight at 150 MW Ta’anakh Solar Project
As Drone as First Responder Programs Scale, Data Management Becomes Mission Critical
A California fire district’s experience highlights a growing challenge for public safety drone programs: turning flight data into operational intelligence. As public safety agencies expand their use of drones, the challenge is no longer simply getting aircraft into the air. Increasingly, agencies must manage growing fleets, larger volumes of data, and more complex operations … [Read more...] about As Drone as First Responder Programs Scale, Data Management Becomes Mission Critical
AirData Joins Commercial Drone Alliance as Industry Prepares for Part 108
Company says its platform is built to support compliance and operational oversight for scaled BVLOS drone operations As the U.S. drone industry prepares for the FAA’s anticipated Part 108 rule, AirData UAV has joined the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a move the company says will help support the next phase of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. AirData … [Read more...] about AirData Joins Commercial Drone Alliance as Industry Prepares for Part 108
