The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing commercial drone integration and enabling advanced aviation, hosted a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event featured a Fireside Chat between Lisa Ellman, CEO of the CDA and partner at Hogan Lovells, and Michael J.K. Kratsios, … [Read more...] about Michael Kratsios Lays Out White House Priorities, Discusses NPRM at CDA BVLOS Summit
Drone Regulation
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly
First public appearance underscores urgency of modernizing the National Airspace System The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit working to advance the commercial drone industry through collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders, hosted its BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event convened government officials, industry … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly
AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium Keynote: Call for Action on BVLOS and National Leadership
Industry leaders urge swift progress on drone rulemaking and integration The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) integration in the national airspace. The event, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed … [Read more...] about AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium Keynote: Call for Action on BVLOS and National Leadership
FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations
New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with approvals increasing from 1,229 in 2020 to 26,870 in 2023, according to a newly released report from the Department of … [Read more...] about FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations
DJI Calls for Mandated Security Assessment as NDAA Deadline Approaches
DJI Urges Action on Overdue Security Audit DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has publicly called for the U.S. government to begin the security assessment mandated by Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In a recent blog post, DJI emphasized its readiness to participate in a rigorous, transparent, and evidence-based audit, … [Read more...] about DJI Calls for Mandated Security Assessment as NDAA Deadline Approaches
