North Carolina's state motto is "First in Flight" - and when it comes to the drone industry, they're working to maintain that reputation. Darshan Divakaran is the UAS Program Engineer with North Carolina DOT, the department most in the news for their activity in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. NC was chosen as 1 of 9 UAS IPP winners, from 150 applications. Their winning … [Read more...] about First in Flight: Darshan Divakaran on Fixed Wing Drones and the NCDOT
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FAA: Drone Integration Pilot Program Off to an Exciting Start
The FAA says that the drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP) is up and running, and features some of the ground-breaking work that's happening in the field. The following is taken from an FAA Announcement: The FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program has been busy accelerating drone technology in four states this month. “Data gathered from these pilot projects will form the basis … [Read more...] about FAA: Drone Integration Pilot Program Off to an Exciting Start
Intel Claims Leadership Role in Drone Regulation Space
As the UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) gets underway, Intel is claiming a leadership role in the development of new drone regulations. Intel is a partner in four of the ten sites chosen by the FAA to participate in the IPP, testing drone applications currently outside the boundary of FAA regulations. The IPP will last several years and feedback from the projects will … [Read more...] about Intel Claims Leadership Role in Drone Regulation Space
Over 2,800 Drone Firms Are “Interested Parties” in UAS Integration Pilot Program
Over 2,800 commercial drone firms have applied to be "interested parties" - partnering with state, local and tribal governments on the UAS Integration Pilot Program. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) UAS Integration Pilot Program has generated extreme interest in the drone industry. The program, signed by President Trump last month and launched by Transportation … [Read more...] about Over 2,800 Drone Firms Are “Interested Parties” in UAS Integration Pilot Program
Tomorrow’s the Deadline: Are State and Local Governments Ready for Drone Integration Pilot?
Tomorrow is the deadline for "lead applicants" to submit a notice of intent for the UAS Integration Program. The drone industry is ready - but are state and local governments? The UAS Integration Pilot Program was signed on by President Trump at the end of October, and launched by Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on November 2. Since then, the drone … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s the Deadline: Are State and Local Governments Ready for Drone Integration Pilot?
