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FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau Discusses Regulatory Priorities at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025

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FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau emphasized the agency’s commitment to balancing innovation with safety during a keynote fireside chat at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference, addressing critical updates on drone regulations, airspace modernization, and counter-UAS strategies. Rocheleau, a seasoned aviation leader who played a pivotal role in establishing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) after the 9/11 […]

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Unifly Acquires EuroUSC Italia to Streamline Drone Operations Across Europe

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Partnership Combines UTM Technology and Regulatory Expertise to Advance Scalable Drone Integration by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Belgian software developer Unifly, a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technology, recently announced its successful acquisition of EuroUSC Italia, a leading advisory firm renowned for its expertise in drone regulation, safety, and […]

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Global Experts Gather for Drone Show Safety Round Table on May 8

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Free virtual event hosted by SPH Engineering to explore safety innovations, regulations, and future standards in drone light shows. SPH Engineering – developers of Drone Show Creator – recently announced their Drone Show Safety Round Table to be held May 8, 2025, allowing drone professionals and enthusiasts a chance to gain key insights within the […]

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FAA and ASSURE Launch UAS Detection Tests at Cape May Ferry Terminal

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New initiative focuses on passive drone detection in coastal and maritime environments The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) have launched a major testing initiative to evaluate passive drone detection systems. The Cape May Ferry UAS Detect, Track and Identify Test Event, taking place from […]

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Sinclair Becomes First U.S. Broadcaster Approved to Fly Drones Over People Without FAA Waiver

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Partnership with Virginia Tech Enables Safer, More Dynamic Aerial Newsgathering Sinclair, a major U.S. media company, has reached a new milestone in drone journalism. On April 2, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepted Sinclair’s Declaration of Compliance for Operations Over People. With this approval, Sinclair becomes the first broadcast media company authorized to fly […]

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AVSS Achieves ASTM F3322-24a Compliance for DJI M30 Series Parachute System

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Certification Helps Enable Safe and Legal Drone Flights Over People AVSS Completes Third-Party Testing for PRS-M30 AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions – has completed third-party testing for its PRS-M30 parachute system designed for the DJI M30 Series. The testing meets the new ASTM F3322-24a standard, published in December 2024. This certification plays a key […]

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Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations

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Ciconia’s Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO Moshe Cohen, […]

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UAF Unveils New Icing Tower to Enhance Drone Safety in Arctic Conditions

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Enhancing Drone Safety in Icy Conditions Images provided courtesy of UAF Geophysical Institute, used with permission.  Photo credit: JR Ancheta. The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Geophysical Institute has introduced a groundbreaking icing tower designed to improve drone flight safety in icy weather. This innovative facility will play a crucial role in Alaska’s efforts to […]

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2025 Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers!

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It’s Time! Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo recently released their call for speakers, accepting new submissions until March 7th. According to their press release, their Call for Speakers invites industry leaders, innovators, and experts to apply to present case studies and experiences around the theme, Drones in Action: […]

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Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post

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As both commercial and recreational UAVs become more common, two recent events highlight the potential risk to other aircraft and onlookers.  In this DRONELIFE Exclusive guest post, Dr. Ryan Wallace of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety writes that drone incidents involving aircraft need to be a wake up call […]

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