FAA reorganization to pave the way for UAS, AAM airspace integration By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A major overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration, which Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday, is expected to pave the way for integrating UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS), and ensuring that the FFA is ready for the introduction of … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis
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FAA Adds Two New UAS Test Sites to Advance Drone Integration
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have announced two new UAS Test Sites in partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. These additions mark the first new federal test ranges for drones in nearly a decade, expanding national research capacity to advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight … [Read more...] about FAA Adds Two New UAS Test Sites to Advance Drone Integration
FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
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
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
