A new Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) seeks to revise the agency's authority to investigate drone accidents. In AUVSI's formal comment, the largest unmanned systems advocacy organization asks if the change - which expands the agency's reach to smaller drones - will really impact aviation safety. Currently, the NTSB … [Read more...] about The NTSB Wants Authority to Investigate Drone Accidents. Will That Really Improve Safety?
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Wing Makes a Statement on Remote ID for Drones, Supports Recreational Flyers: “Open Skies for All”
While discussions and arguments over how to implement retail drone delivery have been going on for years, Google spin-off Wing has been quietly making it happen. With the receipt of the first FAA certification as an air carrier for drone delivery in 2019, Wing has taken a leadership position in the industry. Despite their focus on commercial applications, however, Wing … [Read more...] about Wing Makes a Statement on Remote ID for Drones, Supports Recreational Flyers: “Open Skies for All”
Have Your Say: Time Is Running Out To Comment On Proposed FAA Rules
In case you didn't know, the FAA is seeking public input as it weighs up rule change proposals which could enable more advanced operations, including routine drone flights over people and at night. As well as enabling safe flights over people and at night, the FAA is exploring how to safely prepare for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), implement payload restrictions and … [Read more...] about Have Your Say: Time Is Running Out To Comment On Proposed FAA Rules
SkyPan Intl’s Response to the FAA Fine Doesn’t Answer Many Questions
Earlier this month, the FAA levied a $1.9 million fine against SkyPan International for allegedly unauthorized drone flights dating back to 2012. Further allegations included the aircraft’s lack of a two-way radio, transponder, and altitude-reporting equipment, SkyPan’s failure to obtain a certificate of airworthiness or registration for their aircraft, or a Certificate of … [Read more...] about SkyPan Intl’s Response to the FAA Fine Doesn’t Answer Many Questions
What is the Statute of Limitations on Unauthorized Drone Flights?
On Tuesday, the FAA announced the proposal of a $1.9 million fine against SkyPan International for allegedly unauthorized drone flights dating back several years. The FAA claims SkyPan International, an aerial photography company based in Chicago, flew 65 unauthorized flights between March 21, 2012 and December 15, 2014 over some of the most congested airspace in the … [Read more...] about What is the Statute of Limitations on Unauthorized Drone Flights?
