The FAA has published an explanation of LAANC - the prototype system that the agency is evaluating for instant airspace authorizations. The LAANC system "will ultimately provide near real-time processing of airspace authorization requests for unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators nationwide," says the FAA. "The system is designed to automatically approve most requests to operate … [Read more...] about FAA Explains the LAANC Program
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AirMap Now Offers Airspace Authorizations through LAANC Program
Drone services provider AirMap is the next vendor to provide access to instant airspace authorizations through the FAA's prototype evaluation of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. Automated authorizations are available currently at only 4 U.S. airports: the FAA plans to add more facilities to the evaluation program in 2018. "For the … [Read more...] about AirMap Now Offers Airspace Authorizations through LAANC Program
Rep. Jason Lewis: UAS Integration Pilot Program “Doesn’t Go Far Enough” to protect states’ rights
Congressman Jason Lewis, the sponsor of the Drone Integration Act, says that the UAS Integration Pilot Program doesn't go far enough to protect states' rights to regulate drones. Lewis issued a statement after President Trump signed a directive yesterday tasking the U.S. Department of Transportation with implementing the program. “I’m pleased to see the President take … [Read more...] about Rep. Jason Lewis: UAS Integration Pilot Program “Doesn’t Go Far Enough” to protect states’ rights
Trump’s New Drone Integration Pilot Program: What It Is – and Is Not
President Trump signed a directive today to launch the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says in a statement that the program will "safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions." The details of the program have not yet been … [Read more...] about Trump’s New Drone Integration Pilot Program: What It Is – and Is Not
The Drone Innovation Act and AirMap’s Support: Good or Bad for Drone Operators?
News and Commentary. Forums lit up last week with criticism and complaints after leading airspace intelligence provider AirMap released a letter to a lawmaker in support of the Drone Innovation Act, suggesting that the legislation be added to the markup of the newest version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. What's the bill all about, and why are operators upset? The bill … [Read more...] about The Drone Innovation Act and AirMap’s Support: Good or Bad for Drone Operators?
