UAV startup Flirtey announced the granting of a new drone delivery patent the company says will make the process safer and more precise. According to a press release, the drone-delivery patent “describes a combination of hardware and software that enables the delivery of packages by a drone, potentially lifting the package to pick it up, holding it securely and lowering it … [Read more...] about Flirtey’s Drone Delivery Patent Focuses on Safety
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FAA Proposes New Drone Regs and a New Pilot Program: One More Step Towards Drone Integration
At yesterday's annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced new proposed rules to allow drones to fly overnight and over people without waivers under certain conditions. Chao said that the time was right to move forward on 3 new DOT initiatives for drone integration. "Drones...are well on their way … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes New Drone Regs and a New Pilot Program: One More Step Towards Drone Integration
FAA: Drone Integration Pilot Program Off to an Exciting Start
The FAA says that the drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP) is up and running, and features some of the ground-breaking work that's happening in the field. The following is taken from an FAA Announcement: The FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program has been busy accelerating drone technology in four states this month. “Data gathered from these pilot projects will form the basis … [Read more...] about FAA: Drone Integration Pilot Program Off to an Exciting Start
Drone Parachutes Provide the Confidence Regulators Need: ParaZero Working With Multiple IPP Teams
The Drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP ) announced this week is all about stretching the envelope of what's allowed with drone technology. Drone package delivery, flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), night flight, and low altitude operations are some of the projects planned by participants. All of these operations are relatively new, and not commonly experienced in … [Read more...] about Drone Parachutes Provide the Confidence Regulators Need: ParaZero Working With Multiple IPP Teams
