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 UTM systems in the field. UTM systems are a critical piece of the full integration of commercial drones into the airspace. Not one single piece of technology, UTM is a framework that will … [Read more...] about This Spring, FAA Tests UTM Systems to Move Forward on Drone Integration
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FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Steps Down
(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. Dickson says that he is leaving to "devote my full time and attention" to his family. The former Delta Airlines executive was appointed by President Donald Trump. In the last few years, the … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Steps Down
The Super Bowl is a No Drone Zone: Hefty Penalties for Violating FAA TFR
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 site of Super Bowl LVI, as a No Drone Zone, in the time before, during and after the big game on Sunday. The FAA has issued a two-part temporary flight restrictions (TFR) for all pilots … [Read more...] about The Super Bowl is a No Drone Zone: Hefty Penalties for Violating FAA TFR
FAA and NASA on Dawn of Drones This Week! Meet Kevin Morris, FAA “Drone Guy,” and NASA’s Huy Tran
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 Morris and NASA's Huy Tran. We are ending the year on a high note, with the FAA and NASA on the Dawn of Drones podcast! We're rounding out The Best of 2021 series with two of the … [Read more...] about FAA and NASA on Dawn of Drones This Week! Meet Kevin Morris, FAA “Drone Guy,” and NASA’s Huy Tran
Soaring Eagle BVLOS Waiver Enables Cost-Effective and Efficient Inspections
Soaring Eagle Technologies has received another FAA Certificate of Authorization. This BVLOS Waiver enables more efficient inspections. Soaring Eagle Technologies, is a leading drone data collection company working with critical infrastructure companies across the U.S. Having completed over 60 large scale BVLOS missions across the U.S under SGI (special government … [Read more...] about Soaring Eagle BVLOS Waiver Enables Cost-Effective and Efficient Inspections
