The FAA and AUVSI will co-host the FAA UAS Symposium again this year, at two information packed sessions held in June and September. Mark your calendars for Episodes III and IV, June 9-10, 2021, and September 14-15, 2021. Register now for the opportunity to hear from industry experts and U.S. and international aviation authorities on the topics most important to the drone … [Read more...] about The FAA UAS Symposium: Mark Your Calendars!
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UTM in Singapore: OneSky Works on Nationwide UTM Services for a Unique Urban Environment
The commercial drone industry, and BVLOS drone delivery, took a big step forward last week as officials demonstrated the first working UTM prototype in Singapore. U.S. company OneSky joined global technology firm Nova Systems on the project to provide advanced unmanned traffic management capabilities in Singapore's unique urban environment. "This brings to a close a … [Read more...] about UTM in Singapore: OneSky Works on Nationwide UTM Services for a Unique Urban Environment
FAA Taps Five U.S. Airport to Test Drone Safety Protocols
A select group of American airports are launching the latest tech solutions surrounding drone air-traffic systems. The FAA announced today the selection of five American airports to evaluate technologies that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by rogue drones. As part of its Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program, … [Read more...] about FAA Taps Five U.S. Airport to Test Drone Safety Protocols
Communications for Drone Delivery: Skyward, Verizon, and UPS Partner
For safety and drone traffic management, a robust communication system for drone delivery is a critical component that must be in place before delivery can be implemented at scale. Skyward, Verizon, UPS team up on communications system for drone delivery By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill The dream of delivering packages by drone to doorways across America moved a little … [Read more...] about Communications for Drone Delivery: Skyward, Verizon, and UPS Partner
Kittyhawk on Eliminating the Network Requirement for Remote ID
The final rule was published last week, and the elimination of the network requirement for Remote ID has been both lauded and criticized. Drone industry thought leader and Kittyhawk CEO Jonathan Hegranes has written a thoughtful response to the new rule. Kittyhawk has also published a whitepaper on Remote ID, providing a "deep dive" into the options. While the … [Read more...] about Kittyhawk on Eliminating the Network Requirement for Remote ID
