Demonstration of Over 25 Drones Operating Simultaneously Marks a Significant Step in European U-Space Implementation On December 1, 2023, Benidorm, Spain hosted a drone flight event designed to move drone integration and U-Space implementation forward. This event featured more than 25 drones operating simultaneously in an urban environment, marking a first for both Spain … [Read more...] about U-ELCOME Project Achieves Milestone with Mass Drone Flight, U-Space Demonstration in Benidorm
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FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo kicked off in Las Vegas this week. Today, the traditional keynote featured industry leaders addressing some of the most important questions of the day: including what the FAA plans for drone integration - and what will happen with the Remote ID for Drones rule, scheduled to be implemented for operators on September 16, 2023. The keynote, moderated by … [Read more...] about FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Austria Integrates Drones and Air Taxis in Urban Airspace: Project GOF 2.0
Project GOF 2.0 Integrated Urban Airspace is designed to demonstrate how drone traffic and air taxis can be succesfully integrated with manned aircraft in Europe. A series of test flights in Austria last month marked a milestone for the project, highlighting the need for integration between drone traffic control systems and air traffic control. The project involves 15 … [Read more...] about Austria Integrates Drones and Air Taxis in Urban Airspace: Project GOF 2.0
Matternet’s Type Certification: Law Firm Hogan Lovells Weighs In
The drone industry learned of Matternet's type certification in a surprise announcement by David Boulter, FAA Associate Administrator (Acting) Aviation Safety, during the Commercial UAV Expo Keynotes earlier this week. The type certification is the first of it's kind issued in the US for a non-military drone, and went to Matternet's M2 drone delivery system. Matternet has … [Read more...] about Matternet’s Type Certification: Law Firm Hogan Lovells Weighs In
New FAA Administrator: Biden Taps Airport Executive Phil Washington
President Biden has appointed Phil Washington to be the new FAA Administrator. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Biden - Appoints - New - FAA - Administrator If approved by the Senate, Washington will step into the position vacated by Steve Dickson at the end of March, roughly halfway through his term. An Army veteran, Washington is currently CEO of Denver … [Read more...] about New FAA Administrator: Biden Taps Airport Executive Phil Washington
