Update: Thursday May 9 the Senate passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill as outlined below. The U.S. Senate has voted 84-13 to invoke cloture on the FAA Reauthorization Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment, as modified to H.R. 3935 - the House version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Cloture is a motion to limit debate and move forward towards a vote. The current … [Read more...] about Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture, Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
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FAA Approves Waiver for Nevada’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site
New Waiver Allows Extended Drone Operations at University-Managed Facility According to an article in Nevada Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently granted a crucial waiver under Title 49 of the United States Code for the operation of civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at the Nevada Autonomous Test Site. Managed by Nevada Autonomous in conjunction … [Read more...] about FAA Approves Waiver for Nevada’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site
Rising Surveillance: The Challenge of UAS Incursions at the U.S.-Mexico Border
The Increasing Unmanned Aircraft Activities at the Border, and the Efforts to Enhance National Security Measures In a recent update highlighting the monitoring challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border, the top official of the U.S. Northern Command reported that the region is experiencing a notable increase in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) incursions, with the numbers … [Read more...] about Rising Surveillance: The Challenge of UAS Incursions at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Drone Express Joins AeroX to Elevate Drone Delivery Services in Winston-Salem, NC
Empowering the Skies: Drone Express and AeroX Forge a Future of Sustainable Drone Delivery In a significant move for the burgeoning drone delivery industry, Drone Express has officially become a member of AeroX, a North Carolina based aerospace association, as announced in a joint press release. Drone Express plans to expand drone delivery services in the region. AeroX, a … [Read more...] about Drone Express Joins AeroX to Elevate Drone Delivery Services in Winston-Salem, NC
CISA Issues Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS, AUVSI Urges Action
CISA Issues Guidance on Mitigating Risks Posed by Chinese UAS, AUVSI Advocates for a Secure Domestic Drone Industry In a recent publication, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reiterated concerns about the risks posed by Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to critical infrastructure and U.S. national security. The guidance, … [Read more...] about CISA Issues Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS, AUVSI Urges Action