Heads up drone pilots - as of January 13, the FAA is going to make major changes to the way that it handles testing. All applicants will now need to create a profile and get an FAA tracking number before testing. If getting your airman certificate or remote airman certificate (Part 107, drone pilot's license, or whatever you like to call it) is on your New Year's resolution … [Read more...] about FAA Announces New Pilot Testing System – Changes for Manned and Drone Pilots
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Here’s a Story That Needs to Be Told – Wounded Eagle is the Non-Profit Drone Program Flying High for Veterans
The best part of the drone industry is finding those organizations, large and small, who are innovating for good in the world. The drone army has proven their willingness to help communities in disaster response, search and rescue, conservation, law enforcement and more. It's always inspiring, and the Wounded Eagle organization represents some of the best work in the drone … [Read more...] about Here’s a Story That Needs to Be Told – Wounded Eagle is the Non-Profit Drone Program Flying High for Veterans
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
U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Today
The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 302 the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 by a 93-6 vote. The Act provides funding for the FAA for the next 5 years - and makes major changes to drone regulations. The Senate vote will move the Act on to be signed by President Trump. After years of short-term extensions to FAA funding, the package will bring much needed stability to the agency and … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Today
AOPA Finalizes PrecisionHawk Droners.io Deal to Give New Benefits to Drone Pilots
The following is a press release from AOPA. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has announced that members who are opted-in for drone content are now eligible for discounted fees and special recognition from PrecisionHawk’s on-demand drone pilot network, Droners.io. Thanks to an agreement announced in July at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the world’s … [Read more...] about AOPA Finalizes PrecisionHawk Droners.io Deal to Give New Benefits to Drone Pilots
