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U.S. House of Representatives China Committee Goes Another Round with American Security Drone Act

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News and Commentary. The U.S. House of Representatives China committee will introduce another “American Security Drone Act” today.  The Act would limit the use of Chinese manufactured drone technology by federal agencies. There have been several iterations of the American Security Drone Act, limiting the purchase and use of Chinese-made drone technology by federal agencies. […]

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BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator

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The U.S. Senate today confirmed President Biden’s pick for a new FAA Administrator, Mike Whitaker, in a unanimous bipartisan vote of 98-0. In welcome news for the aviation industry, Mike Whitaker has been confirmed as the next FAA Administrator.  After a unanimous vote to invoke cloture (moving directly to a vote, without debate) Whitaker was […]

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A Drone Carrying an AED Could Save a Heart Attack Victim’s Life. Researchers Study How to Make it Work

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Researchers study use of AED-carrying drones to save lives By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill In responding to medical emergencies, such as when a person is suffering a heart attack, seconds count. Shortening the length of time between when a call is placed to a 911 operator and when medical help is delivered to the […]

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Cranfield Airport Named as Regulatory Sandbox to Drive Drone Integration in the UK Forward

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Cranfield Airport selected for trial area to advance UAS integration in the UK. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Cranfield Airport has been chosen by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to participate in a Temporary Reserved Area (TRA) Regulatory Sandbox which will integrate manned and unmanned aircrafts in the same airspace. The TRA Sandbox is […]

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FAA Administrator: Whitaker Nomination Moves Through Committee, Drone Industry Calls for Swift Action to Confirm

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The process of appointing an FAA Administrator continues, as the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation moved the nomination of former FAA Deputy Mike Whitaker unanimously through committee. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA – Administrator – Whitaker – Nomination – Moves – Through – Committee The nomination will now need […]

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