The National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS in Busch Gardens, Virginia, saw a significant announcement in the advancement of UAV training for public safety professionals. Chief Donald Shinnamon (Ret.), Vice President of Operations at the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), and Chief Charles Werner (Ret.), Director of DRONERESPONDERS, introduced the … [Read more...] about ASTM Standards Program Established for Public Safety UAV Training
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Garuda Aerospace Secures Key DGCA Certifications for Drone Manufacturing and Training
New Approvals Enhance Garuda Aerospace’s Role in Building India’s Drone Industry Garuda Aerospace, a drone company based in Chennai, India, has secured two significant approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). These approvals showcase the company’s dedication to meeting regulatory standards and expanding its capabilities in drone manufacturing and pilot … [Read more...] about Garuda Aerospace Secures Key DGCA Certifications for Drone Manufacturing and Training
Magnolia’s Fire Department Leverages Drones to Tackle Natural Disasters and Rapid Growth
Small Texas Town Puts its Drone Program to Work Combatting Natural Disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Since the spring of 2023, when it first began operating a drone program, the fire department of the small city of Magnolia, Texas has put its UAV to work to deal with a number of floods and wildfires. In addition to having to deal with such natural disasters … [Read more...] about Magnolia’s Fire Department Leverages Drones to Tackle Natural Disasters and Rapid Growth
How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace
Bill paves the way for integrating UAS into U.S. airspace system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the third in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The bill to reauthorize the FAA, which President Biden signed into law on May 16, marks a big step toward … [Read more...] about How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace
New Career Opportunities in Drone Advertising: Sustainable Skylines and USI Forge Partnership
Sustainable Skylines and USI Partner on Training and Certification Program to Develop New Career Path In a landmark partnership, Sustainable Skylines, an innovative drone advertising and data analytics firm, has joined forces with the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a leader in aviation safety training, to establish a groundbreaking training and certification program. This … [Read more...] about New Career Opportunities in Drone Advertising: Sustainable Skylines and USI Forge Partnership
