The U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcomittee held a hearing focusing on drones. The "Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Emerging Uses in a Changing National Airspace" hearing was opened by statements from Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - author of the AIRR Act version of the FAA Reauthorization package - andChairman Frank … [Read more...] about Today’s Congressional Hearing on UAS: Shuster and LoBiondo Opening Statements
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FAA Adds Webinars to Address Heightened Interest in Drone Integration Pilot Program
Notice from the FAA The new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program fosters innovation and advances the integration of UAS into our nation’s airspace to ensure U.S. global leadership in the emerging UAS industry. It’s taking collaboration to a new level! There’s already been tremendous interest in the Program and more than 4300 people registered to attend … [Read more...] about FAA Adds Webinars to Address Heightened Interest in Drone Integration Pilot Program
FAA Asks for Public Comment on Drone Design Standards – This is Good Thing
The FAA is seeking public comments on appropriate design standards for the FlightScan Corporation's Camcopter S-100 - and whether or not you have anything to say on the subject, this is a very good thing for the drone industry. "For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on proposed airworthiness criteria for an unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about FAA Asks for Public Comment on Drone Design Standards – This is Good Thing
More Industry Leaders Seek Government Partners for UAS Integration Pilot
More drone industry leaders are stepping forward to publicly offer their expertise, resources and position to local governments applying for participation in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. Commercial drone industry pioneers PrecisionHawk made their offering public today, following yesterday's release by drone manufacturers DJI. In business since 2010, PrecisionHawk is … [Read more...] about More Industry Leaders Seek Government Partners for UAS Integration Pilot
Transportation Secretary Chao Speaking Up for Drones
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao took pen in hand today to publish an Op-Ed for The Hill, explaining the benefits of drone technology and touting the administration's new UAS Integration Pilot Program. After describing many of the benefits of drone technology, Chao went on to emphasize a point made by FAA Administrator Huerta in earlier speeches: that … [Read more...] about Transportation Secretary Chao Speaking Up for Drones
