New initiative focuses on passive drone detection in coastal and maritime environments The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) have launched a major testing initiative to evaluate passive drone detection systems. The Cape May Ferry UAS Detect, Track and Identify Test Event, taking place from … [Read more...] about FAA and ASSURE Launch UAS Detection Tests at Cape May Ferry Terminal
Drone Safety
Sinclair Becomes First U.S. Broadcaster Approved to Fly Drones Over People Without FAA Waiver
Partnership with Virginia Tech Enables Safer, More Dynamic Aerial Newsgathering Sinclair, a major U.S. media company, has reached a new milestone in drone journalism. On April 2, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepted Sinclair’s Declaration of Compliance for Operations Over People. With this approval, Sinclair becomes the first broadcast media company … [Read more...] about Sinclair Becomes First U.S. Broadcaster Approved to Fly Drones Over People Without FAA Waiver
AVSS Achieves ASTM F3322-24a Compliance for DJI M30 Series Parachute System
Certification Helps Enable Safe and Legal Drone Flights Over People AVSS Completes Third-Party Testing for PRS-M30 AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions – has completed third-party testing for its PRS-M30 parachute system designed for the DJI M30 Series. The testing meets the new ASTM F3322-24a standard, published in December 2024. This certification plays a key role in … [Read more...] about AVSS Achieves ASTM F3322-24a Compliance for DJI M30 Series Parachute System
Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
Ciconia's Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO … [Read more...] about Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
UAF Unveils New Icing Tower to Enhance Drone Safety in Arctic Conditions
Enhancing Drone Safety in Icy Conditions Images provided courtesy of UAF Geophysical Institute, used with permission. Photo credit: JR Ancheta. The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Geophysical Institute has introduced a groundbreaking icing tower designed to improve drone flight safety in icy weather. This innovative facility will play a crucial role in Alaska's efforts … [Read more...] about UAF Unveils New Icing Tower to Enhance Drone Safety in Arctic Conditions
