The program at Amsterdam Drone Week is all about uban air mobility (UAM) and eVTOL - with a global focus on the opportunities and the challenges. With many of the discussions still at a high level, there is one event that will bring it all down to earth, so to speak. Volocopter has committed to a working demonstration of UAM at the Paris Olympics, taking place this … [Read more...] about Is Urban Air Mobility Ready for the Paris Olympics? From the Floor of Amsterdam Drone Week
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U-ELCOME Project Achieves Milestone with Mass Drone Flight, U-Space Demonstration in Benidorm
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
Percepto BVLOS Waiver First Under New European Drone Regulations
Percepto BVLOS Waiver is the first granted under new European drone regulations. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, autonomous inspection leader Percepto has revealed that its drones have been granted Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approval by the Dutch civil aviation authority (ILT). This is the first BVLOS approval Percepto has obtained under the new … [Read more...] about Percepto BVLOS Waiver First Under New European Drone Regulations
European Drone Regulations: EASA Basic Regulation, and What’s Next
Recently published European drone regulations provide operations- and risk-based rules for drone operations. Here, former EASA Pincipal Advisor explains the European regulatory system: and gives an update on the new developments on the horizon. Drone Life - Drones are Flying High in Europe! By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor European drones are flying high, as … [Read more...] about European Drone Regulations: EASA Basic Regulation, and What’s Next
EU Drone Regulations: a Risk-Based Approach
EU drone regulations 2019/947 and 2019/945 became effective on December 30, 2020. The risk-based approach does not differentiate between recreational and commercial operations, but considers the weight and specifications of the drone and the operation planned. Operators will need to become familiar with the categories (Skybound Rescuer Project has developed a free "Drone … [Read more...] about EU Drone Regulations: a Risk-Based Approach
