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
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What the Federal Register Notice Tells Us About the Drone Integration Pilot
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will launch the UAS Integration Pilot Program at an event held in Washington D.C. tomorrow - but the Federal Register Notice about the program has been published. Here's what the notice reveals about the details of the program. The program calls for state, local and tribal governments to work with industry partners to apply to … [Read more...] about What the Federal Register Notice Tells Us About the Drone Integration Pilot
Trump’s New Drone Integration Pilot Program: What It Is – and Is Not
President Trump signed a directive today to launch the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says in a statement that the program will "safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions." The details of the program have not yet been … [Read more...] about Trump’s New Drone Integration Pilot Program: What It Is – and Is Not
Canadian Gov Awards Airspace Management Contract to Kongsberg Geospatial
Canada is working towards the safe management of drones at emergency and disaster sites. Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based developer of geospatial software technology, announced today that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has awarded them a contract to produce an Emergency Operations Airspace Management System (EOAMS) for evaluation by Canadian government … [Read more...] about Canadian Gov Awards Airspace Management Contract to Kongsberg Geospatial
Airware’s Don Weigel Provides Roadmap for Drone Integration
As one of the leading providers of commercial drone solutions in the industry - and, founded in 2011, one of the earliest drone companies - Airware has had a front row seat as drone technology developed. Now Don Weigel, Airware's Vice President of Professional Services, describes that development for both customers and the drone industry - providing a path for drone … [Read more...] about Airware’s Don Weigel Provides Roadmap for Drone Integration
