The Federal Aviation Administration is going through a period of change, as a new interim leadership team is put into place and an FAA Reauthorization Package stalls in the Senate. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - News - Leadership - Changes - Reauthorization - And - MoreThe FAA news this month ranged from announcements of former Acting Administrator … [Read more...] about FAA News: Leadership Changes, Reauthorization Stalls, and More [DRONELIFE Exclusive Dive]
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FAA Drone Research Awards: $2.7 Million for Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response
$2.7 million has been granted to 5 universities in FAA drone research awards, which will support work on leveraging drone technology for disaster preparedness and emergency response. For years now, drones have proven to be invaluable in search and rescue, firefighting, mapping of flood areas, and other disaster response efforts. Now, the FAA is supporting research … [Read more...] about FAA Drone Research Awards: $2.7 Million for Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response
Swoop Aero Collaborates with FAA and CASA for Joint Type Certification for Kite Delivery Drone
Swoop Aero Joins FAA and CASA for Joint Certification Process by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby Australian drone logistics company Swoop Aero is undertaking a joint Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) certification project with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in order to stimulate growth within the global … [Read more...] about Swoop Aero Collaborates with FAA and CASA for Joint Type Certification for Kite Delivery Drone
New FAA Administrator: Biden Taps Airport Executive Phil Washington
President Biden has appointed Phil Washington to be the new FAA Administrator. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Biden - Appoints - New - FAA - Administrator If approved by the Senate, Washington will step into the position vacated by Steve Dickson at the end of March, roughly halfway through his term. An Army veteran, Washington is currently CEO of Denver … [Read more...] about New FAA Administrator: Biden Taps Airport Executive Phil Washington
FAA Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18: FlyRIGHT
The 2022 FAA Drone Safety Day is this Saturday, June 18: an opportunity for everyone in the drone industry to ensure that the skies continue to open for all. As the use of drones continues to expand, regulatory authorities like the FAA have worked to ensure that all fliers know the rules. More than 800,000 drones have been registered: over 260,000 Remote Pilots have … [Read more...] about FAA Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18: FlyRIGHT
