New Organization Aims to Enhance Drone Show Safety Following Orlando Incident Stakeholders have formed the International Drone Show Industry Association (IDSIA) to promote safety and quality standards for drone shows worldwide. This development comes in the wake of a recent accident at a drone show in Orlando, Florida, which injured a young spectator. Investigation into this … [Read more...] about Drone Show Association Formed to Develop Industry Standards and Safety
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Phoenix Air Unmanned Completes 320-Mile Pipeline Patrol in Single Day
Milestone Highlights Progress in BVLOS Pipeline Inspections Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has announced the successful completion of a 320-mile pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Conducted for Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC) in Louisiana, the achievement surpasses the project’s goal of patrolling 300 miles in a single flight day. … [Read more...] about Phoenix Air Unmanned Completes 320-Mile Pipeline Patrol in Single Day
Building the Backbone for Advanced Aviation: Industry Experts Discuss Infrastructure Needs
Key Stakeholders Outline the Path Forward for UAS and AAM Networks At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit held today in Cambridge, MA, industry leaders gathered to address a pressing question: “If We Build It, Will They Come?” The panel discussion, titled “Infrastructure Supporting Advanced Aviation Operations,” brought together experts to explore the essential … [Read more...] about Building the Backbone for Advanced Aviation: Industry Experts Discuss Infrastructure Needs
Hot Cars & LiPo Batteries: A Risky Combination for UAS Operators
Understanding the Impact of High Temperatures on LiPo Batteries and Best Practices for Safe Usage DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Douglas Spotted Eagle, Director/Client Experience and Pilot at theLIDARPros and Director of Education Programming at drone training and consulting firm Sundance Media Group. As the temperature rises, this post is a timely reminder that LiPo … [Read more...] about Hot Cars & LiPo Batteries: A Risky Combination for UAS Operators
FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
The FAA Reauthorization Act 2024, signed by President Biden last week, signifies a substantial advancement in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and safety. A key component of the act is the extension of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS programs, which promotes innovation and collaboration … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
