As of October 6, the federal government shutdown enters its sixth day. For most Americans, the visible effects are still limited, but for the aviation sector—and particularly the drone industry—the timing is significant. Today also marks the close of the public comment period on the Federal Aviation Administration’s long-awaited proposed rule for routine flight beyond visual … [Read more...] about Government Shutdown Casts Shadow Over FAA Operations and Commercial Drone Progress
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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly
First public appearance underscores urgency of modernizing the National Airspace System The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit working to advance the commercial drone industry through collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders, hosted its BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event convened government officials, industry … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly
AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium Keynote: Call for Action on BVLOS and National Leadership
Industry leaders urge swift progress on drone rulemaking and integration The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) integration in the national airspace. The event, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed … [Read more...] about AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium Keynote: Call for Action on BVLOS and National Leadership
U.S. Lawmakers Push FAA for Timely BVLOS Rule Implementation
House Transportation Committee Urges DOT and FAA to Meet Deadlines for Expanding Drone Operations Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize timely implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, specifically focusing on enabling beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This … [Read more...] about U.S. Lawmakers Push FAA for Timely BVLOS Rule Implementation
