Bipartisan lawmakers urge aviation bill negotiators to adopt stronger aircraft visibility measures and preserve broader safety reforms The leaders of the House Aviation Safety Caucus are urging Congress to strengthen aircraft visibility requirements as lawmakers negotiate final aviation safety legislation. On June 1, Representatives Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and Don Beyer (D-VA) … [Read more...] about Congress Pushes for Expanded ADS-B Requirements Following Deadly D.C. Midair Collision
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Two Days Left: FAA Reopens BVLOS Comments on Some of the Hardest Airspace Questions
Agency narrows focus to electronic conspicuity and right-of-way as February 11 deadline approaches Just two days remaining to comment, as the Federal Aviation Administration reopened a narrow portion of its proposed rule to enable routine drone flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) on January 28. The reopened comment period applies to the agency’s BVLOS Notice of … [Read more...] about Two Days Left: FAA Reopens BVLOS Comments on Some of the Hardest Airspace Questions
Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium
At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., industry and government leaders gathered to discuss the future of uncrewed aircraft integration. The annual event brings stakeholders together to explore policy developments, with sessions covering regulatory progress, industry challenges, and what’s next for advanced drone operations. Two key … [Read more...] about Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium
AOPA Calls on FAA to Address ADS-B Privacy and Enforcement Issues
Pilots Express Concern Over Expanded Use of ADS-B Data The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address growing concerns over the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data. AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance recently sent a letter to Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, asking the … [Read more...] about AOPA Calls on FAA to Address ADS-B Privacy and Enforcement Issues
Closing the Gaps: Why Low-Altitude Airspace Awareness Is Critical for the Future of Aviation
The recent New Jersey drone panic has made it clear: people want to know what's flying in low altitude airspace. Why can't we provide the level of clarity demanded? What's needed to make it happen? This guest post by MatrixSpace's Dan O'Shea explains the current gaps in airspace awareness technology and infrastructure. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest … [Read more...] about Closing the Gaps: Why Low-Altitude Airspace Awareness Is Critical for the Future of Aviation
