There are no Grinches at the FAA. "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it has granted Santa Claus and his reindeer-powered sleigh special operating authority to engage in interstate air-cargo-delivery services directly to rooftops throughout the United States on Christmas Eve," says an FAA press release. This year, Santa's sleigh has been superpowered … [Read more...] about FAA Issues Santa Special Operating Authority to Engage in Interstate Air Cargo Delivery
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Percepto Soars Over Three Drone Regulatory Milestones
Autonomous drone developer Percepto this week announced three regulatory milestones—completing the certifications and a test flight phase that take the Israeli company a step closer to FAA Certification, countrywide EVLOS in Australia and BLOS in Norway. “The completion of the D&R testing phase is a major achievement in the Type Certification process for Percepto and for … [Read more...] about Percepto Soars Over Three Drone Regulatory Milestones
What’s Next for Drone Regulation in the U.S.? From the Floor at InterDrone
At InterDrone, the last big virtual drone show of 2020, FAA Executive Director Jay Merkle engaged in an open discussion with audience members on the future of drone regulation in the U.S. When Will Rules on Remote ID and Ops Over People Be Released? Drone regulation in the U.S. has been focused on Remote ID for drones and operations over people for more than a year - and … [Read more...] about What’s Next for Drone Regulation in the U.S.? From the Floor at InterDrone
Drone Startup Iris Acquires $13 Million in Series B Funding Round
Drone startup Iris Automation is gaining financial altitude after announcing a $13 million Series B funding round today. Iris develops advanced detection systems that bolster Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) capabilities which, in turn, enable safer commercial drone operations. New investors Sony Innovation Fund and Verizon Ventures join follow-on investors Bessemer Venture … [Read more...] about Drone Startup Iris Acquires $13 Million in Series B Funding Round
Is Your Drone Registration Expiring?
Is your drone registration expiring soon? Here's what to do. The FAA's drone registration program went live on December 21, 2015. A lot has happened in the five years following the implementation of regulation: but it still stands. If you were one of the first to step up and register yourself, your drone registration is expiring soon. Drones must be registered with the … [Read more...] about Is Your Drone Registration Expiring?
