Drone operators who wish they had the opportunity to speak with the FAA - in person - will have their chance. The FAA and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have announced that registration is now open for the 2017 UAS Symposium. The symposium is scheduled to take place at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA, from March 27 to 29. The event is … [Read more...] about Want to Talk to the FAA? Here is Your Chance
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76 Part 107 Waivers for Commercial Drones Granted on Day 1
The FAA announced this week that it granted 76 Part 107 waivers on the first day that the new law came into effect (Monday, August 29.) The Part 107 waivers will allow for commercial operations outside of the restrictions of the Small UAS Rule, which include BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flight and flight at night. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said that the agency … [Read more...] about 76 Part 107 Waivers for Commercial Drones Granted on Day 1
FAA Sees Drone Sales Surging; Intel CEO to Chair New Advisory Panel
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta addressed a full house to discuss the future of drone integration at AUVSI's Xponential conference. The FAA spokesperson began by talking about the extreme rate of change and development in the drone industry. "We've come a long way from where we were just a few years ago," says Huerta. "...the combined sales of [drones] could surge to over … [Read more...] about FAA Sees Drone Sales Surging; Intel CEO to Chair New Advisory Panel
FAA Doubles Blanket Altitude for Commercial Drones
The FAA announced today that they have raised the unmanned aircraft (UAS) “blanket” altitude authorization for Section 333 exemption holders and government aircraft operators, from the previous 200 ft to 400 feet. Saying that the move follows extensive risk evaluation, the new policy will allow small commercial drones to fly up to 400 feet, except in restricted … [Read more...] about FAA Doubles Blanket Altitude for Commercial Drones
FAA’s Huerta: More Drones than Pilots, “No Comment” on AIRR Act
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta says that the number of drones in the National Airspace has now eclipsed the number of piloted aircraft. Huerta reports that there have been more than 325,000 drone registrations, compared with 320,000 piloted aircraft registered. Huerta says the numbers indicate an even larger number of drones, as the average registered operator has 1.5 … [Read more...] about FAA’s Huerta: More Drones than Pilots, “No Comment” on AIRR Act
