Mayor John Nichols Calls for Delay on Increased Drone Deliveries Due to Noise Concerns and Zoning Issues By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The mayor of College Station, Texas is urging the FAA to slow down an effort by Amazon Prime Air to expand its drone delivery operations in the city. Mayor John Nichols wrote a letter to the agency to comment on a draft … [Read more...] about College Station Mayor Asks FAA to Put Brakes on Amazon Prime Air Expansion
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FAA Releases New FRIA Map for Drone Pilots
Finding FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Made Easier with New Online Map With the arrival of summer, drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more outdoor activities. As drone flying gains popularity, it’s crucial for pilots to adhere to FAA regulations, including the Remote ID rule, which requires all registered drones to broadcast identification and location information while … [Read more...] about FAA Releases New FRIA Map for Drone Pilots
Public Safety UAS: A Conversation with the FAA
The Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston today hosted attendees, exhibitors and speakers from around the world and most industrial sectors. At the DRONERESPONDERS co-located event, FAA experts were on hand to discuss the current environment in public safety, and what's coming for first responder drone programs. Sgt. Robert Dooley of the Florida Highway Patrol … [Read more...] about Public Safety UAS: A Conversation with the FAA
MassDOT Showcases Innovation at Drone Safety Day
The MassDOT Aeronautics Division hosted their first public-facing Drone Safety Day, showcasing the innovation, technology and safety culture that the department has developed to deliver a wide variety of drone services across the state. Held at the agency's UAS training field, the event featured speakers and pilots discussing the broad range of applications that MassDOT … [Read more...] about MassDOT Showcases Innovation at Drone Safety Day
FAA, ICAO Tout Progress on Air Mobility: From the Floor of Amsterdam Drone Week
One of the world's biggest air mobility events opened today in Amsterdam, as Amsterdam Drone Week kicked off. The event is uniquely global in nature, bringing stakeholders from around the world together to discuss regulations, operations, public opinion and integration. This morning, keynote addresses brought aviation leadership from Europe and the US together to … [Read more...] about FAA, ICAO Tout Progress on Air Mobility: From the Floor of Amsterdam Drone Week