FAA's Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, 2026, as set forth by … [Read more...] about FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
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FAA UAS Symposium: Rep. Rick Larsen and “Perspectives from Capitol Hill” on Drone Integration
Last week's virtual FAA UAS Symposium, a joint event sponsored by AUVSI and the FAA, featured a wide range of speakers from the regulatory and drone communities. In "Perspectives from Capitol Hill", Rep. Rick Larsen, Chair of the House Aviation Sub Committee, explained how law makers approach the complex issues of drone integration into the NAS. Rep. Larsen emphasized … [Read more...] about FAA UAS Symposium: Rep. Rick Larsen and “Perspectives from Capitol Hill” on Drone Integration
Virtual Drone Shows – Who Will Attend? The DRONELIFE Minute Survey
It's the age of the coronavirus - and virtual drone shows. Many of the industry's yearly events: AUVSI's Xponential, Commercial UAV Expo, the FAA Symposium, DJI's Airworks, and more, are going online. Virtual drone shows offer some great advantages for attendees. They're less expensive; they don't require travel; and they provide a more flexible format than an … [Read more...] about Virtual Drone Shows – Who Will Attend? The DRONELIFE Minute Survey
The FAA’s UAS Symposium is Going Remote
Since it's inception, the FAA's UAS Symposium, co-sponsored with AUVSI, has been a significant drone industry event. This year, even more people may be able to attend: the Symposium is going remote. The event is a chance to meet and understand the FAA in discussions on many of the critical issues facing the drone industry. "The FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition … [Read more...] about The FAA’s UAS Symposium is Going Remote