Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as "a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations". As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision … [Read more...] about U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
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FAA Authorization Runs Out on September 30 – and the Government May Shut Down. What Happens Then?
It's a double-whammy for the FAA. As Congress seems no closer to a deal that would avert a government shutdown in the U.S., an FAA Reauthorization package - the tax bill that funds the FAA - has also stalled for too long in the Senate. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - Reauthorization - Runs - Out - Government - Shutdown - Looms - Whats - Next The 5 … [Read more...] about FAA Authorization Runs Out on September 30 – and the Government May Shut Down. What Happens Then?
FAA Authorizes Zipline for Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight
Zipline Receives Authorization for BVLOS Drone Delivery The FAA has granted authorization for Zipline to delivery packages by drone, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot. The approval means that Zipline will be able to deliver packages in a wider range around their delivery points, without visual observers along the route - making commercial drone delivery at … [Read more...] about FAA Authorizes Zipline for Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight
The Heaviest UAS Ever Has Received FAA Authorization for Commercial Use: Pyka Crop Spraying Drone
Pyka Pelican Spray Receives FAA Authorization for Commercial Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Crop - Spraying - Drone - Heaviest - UAS - Yet - To - Receive - FAA - Authorization Pyka Inc., a UAV designer and manufacturer based in Oakland, California, announced that their Pelican Spray crop-protection aircraft has … [Read more...] about The Heaviest UAS Ever Has Received FAA Authorization for Commercial Use: Pyka Crop Spraying Drone
American Robotics CEO Reflects One Year After Receiving First FAA Approval for Autonomous Flight
CEO of American Robotics reflects on first FAA approval of autonomous flight: one year later By Jim Magill One year after the company he leads became the first drone system manufacturer to receive FAA approval to operate an autonomous drone system without human oversight, Reese Mozer, CEO of American Robotics, said automation will be the key driver of growth for the … [Read more...] about American Robotics CEO Reflects One Year After Receiving First FAA Approval for Autonomous Flight