In this in-depth interview from her Drones at Dawn podcast series, Rex Alexander of Five-Alpha discusses what it will take to build out vertiport infrastructure to enable urban air mobility. By: Dawn Zoldi As infrastructure bills flow through the halls of Congress, many different groups vie for funds. For advanced air mobility (AAM), money is but one piece of the puzzle. … [Read more...] about Advancing Air Mobility: What We Need for Vertiport Infrastructure
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Cellular Connected Drones: Skyward Works with FAA
Skyward, A Verizon company, announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the FAA to test cellular connected drones. Skyward was a visionary company in commercial drone software: the company was founded in 2012, before the enactment of Part 107. They were acquired by communications giant Verizon in April 2017: since then, parent company Verizon has worked closely with … [Read more...] about Cellular Connected Drones: Skyward Works with FAA
DroneUp Selected for FAA BVLOS ARC
Drone services company DroneUp has been selected to the FAA's Aviation Rulemaking Committee to advance regulations for flight beyond visual line of sight, the FAA BVLOS ARC. The BVLOS ARC was announced earlier this month during the FAA and AUVSI's UAV Symposium. The government and industry consortium will provide insight and recommendations to the FAA over the next six … [Read more...] about DroneUp Selected for FAA BVLOS ARC
FAA Launches Recreational Drone Test: TRUST
The FAA has announced a list of approved organization to administer a recreational drone test, designed to provide recreational drone pilots with "aeronautical safety knowledge and an overview of the rules for operating drones in the National Airspace System," says the FAA press release. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 directed the FAA to develop a recreational drone … [Read more...] about FAA Launches Recreational Drone Test: TRUST
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
