It's a very exciting time for drone delivery: short distance tests of small package delivery are happening all over the world. Residential drone delivery is a potential game changer for the retail industry, but cargo delivery drones offer a potentially more valuable and immediate solution for industry. CA-based Volansi, experts in autonomous delivery of cargo for long … [Read more...] about Cargo Delivery Drones: Volansi Signs Deal with NC DOT, Helping to Shape the Future
UAS Pilot Program
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Addresses UAS Symposium, Asks Industry to Step Up
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao addressed the audience at the FAA's UAS Symposium yesterday. In taped remarks, the Chao told attendees that operations over people, night flight, and flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) were on the way. While stakeholders are concerned about safety, Chao said that "this administration is actively working through these … [Read more...] about Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Addresses UAS Symposium, Asks Industry to Step Up
Today’s FAA Deadline Is the Next Step for Advancement of Drone Industry
Today is the day - the deadline for initial applications to FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program, which the FAA characterizes as "an opportunity for state, local, and tribal governments to partner with private sector entities, such as UAS operators or manufacturers, to accelerate safe UAS integration." The hope is that once this process runs its course, a new and more … [Read more...] about Today’s FAA Deadline Is the Next Step for Advancement of Drone Industry
