This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Minato City-based industrial conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries recently successfully tested their helicopter-like “K-RACER-X2” VTOL at Ina Ski Resort, Nagano, Japan. Due to the declining population of Japan’s mountainous regions … [Read more...] about Kawasaki Heavy Industries Tests Unmanned K-RACER-X2 VTOL for High-Altitude Deliveries in Japan’s Mountainous Regions
FAA Waiver
Southern Company Gets BVLOS Waiver for Fully Remote Drone Operations with Skydio Dock
Southern Company Granted FAA Waiver for Fully-Remote Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with drone leader Skydio, leading energy provider Southern Company has announced that it has received a conditions-based waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowing for remote-based, autonomous beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) dock … [Read more...] about Southern Company Gets BVLOS Waiver for Fully Remote Drone Operations with Skydio Dock
ParaZero and Botlink Prove the Case for Flight Over People – This Weekend’s Victory Started with the Tailgating
This weekend's big game between North Dakota State University (NDSU) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) provided a major victory for the drone industry - before the game began. North Dakota drone services and software provider Botlink was granted a waiver to fly a DJI Phantom 4 equipped with drone safety company ParaZero's SafeAir System over the crowds at the … [Read more...] about ParaZero and Botlink Prove the Case for Flight Over People – This Weekend’s Victory Started with the Tailgating
State Farm Gets FAA Waiver for BVLOS Flight and Flight Over People to Aid Hurricane Victims
It's become clear that drones are a critical tool for Hurricane response - not just during the storm, but immediately after. The FAA has granted major insurer State Farm permission to fly drones over people and Beyond Visual Line of Sight ("BVLOS") in four states. The waiver will allow the company to use drones to assess damage and provide faster claims processing for victims … [Read more...] about State Farm Gets FAA Waiver for BVLOS Flight and Flight Over People to Aid Hurricane Victims
The Most Profitable Waiver for Commercial Operators
Sponsored Content. Part 107 opened the portals for commercial drone operators. But faced with growing competition, many small drone operators struggle to find a profitable niche in the commercial industry. That's why it might be worth the trouble to apply for a night ops waiver. Night ops are currently the most commonly granted waiver- they are easy for the FAA to grant, … [Read more...] about The Most Profitable Waiver for Commercial Operators
