Burleigh County in North Dakota covers a lot of territory. Containing the state's capitol, Bismarck, the county has a population of more than 81,000 people - and covers an area of over 1,600 miles. To serve that area, the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department has been innovative in adopting new technologies - including drones. The Sheriff's Department currently operates 5 … [Read more...] about Bad Guys Will Have to Look Up: N.D. Sheriff’s Department Protects and Serves With Drones
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Kittyhawk and the FAA Introduce the New Version of B4UFLY, Free App for Drone Operators
It's a complex problem: how to ensure that all drone operators have up-to-date information on airspace before they fly. It isn't just a question of publishing NOTAMS and maps: drone flyers are a diverse group, ranging from professioal pilots to kids exploring the airspace for the first time. The information has to be readily available, easy to use, up-to-date - and … [Read more...] about Kittyhawk and the FAA Introduce the New Version of B4UFLY, Free App for Drone Operators
Former Delta Exec Steve Dickson Confirmed as FAA Administrator
The U.S. Senate confirmed Captain Steve Dickson as FAA Administrator yesterday, providing a permanent leader to the post which has been manned by Acting Administrator Dan Elwell since being vacated by former Administrator Michael Huerta in January of 2018. Dickson retired from Delta Airlines in 2018. His last position with the airline was as Senior Vice President of flight … [Read more...] about Former Delta Exec Steve Dickson Confirmed as FAA Administrator
U.S. Lawmakers Express Frustration With Drone Remote ID Delay, “This Summer” Says Standards Committee Chair
Last week, members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter - and a clear message - to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao: move forward on remote ID for drones. The full text of the letter can be found here, but the gist is clear: get remote ID done. "We write to register our ongoing concerns … [Read more...] about U.S. Lawmakers Express Frustration With Drone Remote ID Delay, “This Summer” Says Standards Committee Chair
FAA Restricts Drone Operations Over Additional Military Facilities (FAA News Release)
The followingis an FAA news release. The Federal Aviation Administration announced today new airspace restrictions effective July 11, 2019 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) attempting to fly over national security sensitive locations. The FAA has been cooperating with federal partners to address concerns about malicious drone operations by using the agency’s existing … [Read more...] about FAA Restricts Drone Operations Over Additional Military Facilities (FAA News Release)
