$2.7 million has been granted to 5 universities in FAA drone research awards, which will support work on leveraging drone technology for disaster preparedness and emergency response. For yea... Read more
Swoop Aero Joins FAA and CASA for Joint Certification Process by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby Australian drone logistics company Swoop Aero is undertaking a joint Remotely Piloted Air... Read more
President Biden has appointed Phil Washington to be the new FAA Administrator. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Biden – Appoints – New – FAA – Administr... Read more
The 2022 FAA Drone Safety Day is this Saturday, June 18: an opportunity for everyone in the drone industry to ensure that the skies continue to open for all. As the use of drones continues t... Read more
This week, don’t miss the double-header! First, meet Airgility CEO Pramod Raheja. Airgility will be followed by special guest Abigail Smith and Alina George from the FAA on Dawn of Dr... Read more
On Saturday, March 26, 2022 the FAA named Asociate Administrator for Aviation Safety Billy Nolen Acting FAA Administrator. Nolen will step into the role when Trump-appointed Administrator S... Read more
Don’t miss the FAA Drone Symposium in Orlando on Thursday, April 28, corresponding with the final day of the AUVSI Xponential 2022 show. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Drone... Read more
The FAA has published the Advisory Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recommendations for rulemaking on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The full, 222 page report can be read here. FAA p... Read more
The FAA has announced that the application period for new LAANC providers will open on May 2, 2022. Applicants must have a “mature product at the time of application,” says the... Read more
In an announcement earlier this month, the FAA announced that they would be moving forward with drone integration and unmnaned traffic management systems. Beginning this spring, FAA tests UT... Read more
(News and Commentary.) FAA Administrator Steve Dickson has announced that he will step down from the position on March 31, midway through the 5-year term that started in August of 2019. Dic... Read more
FAA declares airspace around SoFi Stadium a ‘No Drone Zone’ on Super Bowl Sunday By Jim Magill The Federal Aviation Administration has declared SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the sit... Read more
FAA and NASA on Dawn of Drones this week! Watch below on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST as host Dawn Zoldi discusses drone industry progress with FAA representative Kevin Mor... Read more