News and Commentary. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, is raising significant concerns across the commercial drone industry. The bill - another reboot of the Drone Federalism Act first introduced in 2017, and the bill of the same name first introduced in 2019 - would fundamentally shift the regulatory landscape for … [Read more...] about Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
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Pierce Aerospace Secures $10M Contract for Remote ID Technology
Partnership with Amentum Supports Department of Homeland Security Airspace Awareness Efforts Pierce Aerospace announced a $10 million subcontract from Amentum to support the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. This agreement focuses on advancing Remote Identification (Remote ID) technology to enhance airspace awareness. Supporting … [Read more...] about Pierce Aerospace Secures $10M Contract for Remote ID Technology
Ondas’ American Robotics Secures FAA Waiver for Expanded Drone Operations
FAA BVLOS Waiver for American Robotics Advances Remote Operations Capabilities Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) has announced that its subsidiary, American Robotics, received a new Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This waiver allows expanded drone operations over people and moving vehicles, managed remotely from the … [Read more...] about Ondas’ American Robotics Secures FAA Waiver for Expanded Drone Operations
State of Drones in 2024 and Beyond on this episode of Weekly Wings!
In the final episode of 2024, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into a packed lineup of drone industry insights and future projections. Starting with a wave of mysterious drone sightings along the East Coast, we analyze public perceptions and regulatory challenges. The hosts also explore the emerging role of laser communication in drone systems, which promises to … [Read more...] about State of Drones in 2024 and Beyond on this episode of Weekly Wings!
Drone Safety with Parachute Systems: Pioneering Solutions for AAM Industry Growth
Recent ParaZero Deal Signals New Manufacturing Potential for Safer Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A recent deal by Israel-based ParaZero Technologies could signal the potential for the company to establish new, large-scale manufacturing capability to produce aviation safety equipment for drones and safety for the growing … [Read more...] about Drone Safety with Parachute Systems: Pioneering Solutions for AAM Industry Growth