By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has continued to expand its current drones as first responders (DFR) program, despite concerns that its use of drones and equipment made by Chinese company DJI could raise security issues. In January Chief Stacey Graves Police created a specialized DFR unit, with four officers who are … [Read more...] about Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
FAA Waiver
NUAIR Expands BVLOS Airspace in Central New York, Doubling Operational Capacity
FAA Waiver Expands Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operations Across 450 Square Miles The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) has secured a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), nearly doubling its operational airspace in Central New York. This expansion increases its coverage to 450 square miles, … [Read more...] about NUAIR Expands BVLOS Airspace in Central New York, Doubling Operational Capacity
Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic
Permission Granted for Urban Drone Operations Over Boston Draganfly Inc. announced that it has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver allowing its small unmanned aircraft (sUA) to operate over people and moving vehicles. This waiver permits operations in urban areas and represents a significant step in advancing drone use for public safety, infrastructure … [Read more...] about Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic
Phoenix Air Unmanned Completes 320-Mile Pipeline Patrol in Single Day
Milestone Highlights Progress in BVLOS Pipeline Inspections Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has announced the successful completion of a 320-mile pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Conducted for Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC) in Louisiana, the achievement surpasses the project’s goal of patrolling 300 miles in a single flight day. … [Read more...] about Phoenix Air Unmanned Completes 320-Mile Pipeline Patrol in Single Day
DEXA Expands Drone Delivery with New FAA BVLOS Waiver
FAA Waiver Allows DEXA to Extend Drone Delivery Reach and Efficiency DEXA (Drone Express) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to streamline last-mile logistics through autonomous drone deliveries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted DEXA a Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver for operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This … [Read more...] about DEXA Expands Drone Delivery with New FAA BVLOS Waiver
