Pyka Pelican Spray Receives FAA Authorization for Commercial Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Crop - Spraying - Drone - Heaviest - UAS - Yet - To - Receive - FAA - Authorization Pyka Inc., a UAV designer and manufacturer based in Oakland, California, announced that their Pelican Spray crop-protection aircraft has … [Read more...] about The Heaviest UAS Ever Has Received FAA Authorization for Commercial Use: Pyka Crop Spraying Drone
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Matternet’s Type Certification: Law Firm Hogan Lovells Weighs In
The drone industry learned of Matternet's type certification in a surprise announcement by David Boulter, FAA Associate Administrator (Acting) Aviation Safety, during the Commercial UAV Expo Keynotes earlier this week. The type certification is the first of it's kind issued in the US for a non-military drone, and went to Matternet's M2 drone delivery system. Matternet has … [Read more...] about Matternet’s Type Certification: Law Firm Hogan Lovells Weighs In
DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Commercial Drone Alliance on Remote ID
Remote ID has been a charged topic in the industry. While some stakeholders feel that the proposed rule must be completely reworked, others have taken the more hopeful view that the rule is a good start towards a workable solution. As part of our continuing coverage of the FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Remote ID for drones, DRONELIFE is honored to have this … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Commercial Drone Alliance on Remote ID
Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
On Friday, the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) concluded their regulatory review and approved the FAA proposal on Remote ID for drones. The long-awaited rule will lead to a means by which drones can be identified and connected with their operator. This is an important step - much like a license plate and registration is for a car - in allowing … [Read more...] about Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
Which Drones Need Remote Tracking and ID? The Argument for Including Recreational Drones
Yesterday's release of the FAA Aviation Rule Committee (ARC) UAS Remote ID and Tracking report has generated significant comment from industry stakeholders. Industry thought leader Lisa Ellman, co-director of the Commercial Drone Alliance and a member of the ARC, dissented from the report as published. She has since published an op-ed piece in The Hill, making the argument … [Read more...] about Which Drones Need Remote Tracking and ID? The Argument for Including Recreational Drones
