New Regulations Enable Safer and More Reliable Drone Operations in National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a critical step toward integrating unmanned aerial system operations into national air traffic system, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Aug. 29 adopted new rules that, for the first time, enable drone control operations to be conducted … [Read more...] about FCC Adopts New Rules Allowing Drones to Operate in 5-GHz Spectrum
Drone Safety
Baldwin and Fruity Chutes Collaborate on Enhanced Drone Safety Solution
Partnership Aims to Support Drone Operators in Meeting BVLOS Safety Standards Baldwin Safety and Compliance and Fruity Chutes have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing safety solutions for the drone industry, with a specific focus on supporting operators as they prepare for the anticipated FAA rulemaking on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This … [Read more...] about Baldwin and Fruity Chutes Collaborate on Enhanced Drone Safety Solution
Event 38 Drone Secures BVLOS Waiver for Pipeline Inspection
FAA Approval Enables Advanced Pipeline Monitoring with Extended Flight Operations Event 38 Unmanned Systems has announced the approval of a drone service provider's waiver for beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This approval, granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allows the use of Event 38’s E455 fixed-wing VTOL drone over more than a hundred … [Read more...] about Event 38 Drone Secures BVLOS Waiver for Pipeline Inspection
Cambridge City Airport Adopts Altitude Angel’s Approval Services Platform for Streamlined Drone Operations
New Digital System Reduces Drone Flight Approval Times from 21 Days to 5, Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in the Airport’s Flight Restricted Zone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb UK-based Unified Traffic Management (UTM) technology provider Altitude Angel recently announced that Cambridge City Airport has begun using their Approval Services platform, allowing drone … [Read more...] about Cambridge City Airport Adopts Altitude Angel’s Approval Services Platform for Streamlined Drone Operations
Cyberhawk Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded U.S. Drone Operations
Nationwide BVLOS Waiver Enables More Efficient and Safer Inspections for Critical Infrastructure Cyberhawk has received a significant nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to operate drones without the need for a visual observer. This waiver is set to expand Cyberhawk’s capabilities in … [Read more...] about Cyberhawk Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded U.S. Drone Operations
