Recent Events Underscore Importance of Leadership in Navigating Regulatory Challenges The drone industry is facing an uncertain future as recent federal layoffs, FAA job cuts, and administrative shifts create confusion. The need for strong leadership has become even more pressing following recent incidents, including a tragic plane crash in Washington. As the industry seeks … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry Needs an Advocate at the Office of Science and Technology Policy
UAS Integration
MassDOT Aeronautics Secures $1 Million Grant for Drone-Based Infrastructure Upgrades
Federal Funding Advances Drone Technology Integration for Statewide Projects The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has received a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration's Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this grant propels the second phase of … [Read more...] about MassDOT Aeronautics Secures $1 Million Grant for Drone-Based Infrastructure Upgrades
Tennessee Hosts Inaugural State Drone Symposium at MTSU
Bringing Tennessee to the Forefront of Drone Innovation: A Recap of the State’s First Statewide Drone Symposium by DRONELIFE Contributor T. Seth Ford Tennessee held its first-ever statewide Drone Symposium on August 13-14, 2024, at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, TN. Collaborative efforts between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) … [Read more...] about Tennessee Hosts Inaugural State Drone Symposium at MTSU
How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace
Bill paves the way for integrating UAS into U.S. airspace system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the third in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The bill to reauthorize the FAA, which President Biden signed into law on May 16, marks a big step toward … [Read more...] about How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace
FAA Releases First Set of Maps to Ease Authorization Process
The FAA has followed through on its promise to ease the commercial drone authorization process, publishing more than 200 facility maps this week. "This marks a key first step as the FAA and industry work together to automate the airspace authorization process," says the FAA. "The maps will help drone operators improve the quality of their Part 107 airspace authorization … [Read more...] about FAA Releases First Set of Maps to Ease Authorization Process
