News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries … [Read more...] about FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
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FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations
FAA Takes Steps to Ensure Drone Operators Follow Airspace Regulations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals who violated federal drone regulations between October 2022 and June 2024. These penalties are part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to ensure that drone operators are aware of and adhere to airspace … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations
FAA Approves D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 for UAS Detection and Mitigation
Innovative Counter-Drone Technology Receives FAA Endorsement for Safe Integration into National Airspace System: Keeping Airport Operations Goin Radio-frequency counter-drone technology developer D-Fend Solutions recently announced that their EnforceAir2 non-kinetic non-jamming takeover technology had been evaluated by the FAA as part of their efforts to certify, permit, … [Read more...] about FAA Approves D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 for UAS Detection and Mitigation
Congressional Testimony: Regulation, Education Needed for Drone Industry to Scale
AUVSI Testimony: Michael Robbins Speaks Before House Subcommittee on Aviation Michael Robbins, President & CEO of the Association of Uncrewed Systems and Vehicles International (AUVSI), recently testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Aviation. Representing the world's largest trade association for uncrewed systems, … [Read more...] about Congressional Testimony: Regulation, Education Needed for Drone Industry to Scale
FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper
New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper
