Another name has quietly shown up on the list of providers testing the prototype of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC): Project Wing. Project Wing is commonly referred to as Google's drone project, although officially the program is a division of X Development LLC, parent company Alphabet's research and development subsidiary. They are quiet … [Read more...] about Google X’s Project Wing Platform for Drones the Next to Provide LAANC Capabilities
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FAA Explains the LAANC Program
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
Kespry Integrates AirMap Intelligence with their Enterprise Platform: and Both Cement Their Position in the Industry
Drone industry leaders AirMap and Kespry will announce later today that they have partnered to integrate AirMap's airspace intelligence with Kespry's automated enterprise solution. Kespry will be the first partner to integrate AirMap’s "contextual airspace" offering, which "tailors rules and conditions to the exact specifications of each mission, including operator … [Read more...] about Kespry Integrates AirMap Intelligence with their Enterprise Platform: and Both Cement Their Position in the Industry
SunPower Receives Access for Drone Flights in FAA Controlled Airspace
SunPower Corp. announced it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Agency for automatic access to fly a drone in regulated airspace over airports. The new access category, called Low Altitude Authorization Capability (LAANC), was released this month in a beta test at four airports including San Jose (SJC), Cincinnati International Airport (CVG), Reno (RNO), and … [Read more...] about SunPower Receives Access for Drone Flights in FAA Controlled Airspace
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
