One of the world’s biggest air mobility events opened today in Amsterdam, as Amsterdam Drone Week kicked off. The event is uniquely global in nature, bringing stakeholders from around the world together to discuss regulations, operations, public opinion and integration. This morning, keynote addresses brought aviation leadership from Europe and the US together to discuss […]
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FAQ Helps Drone Operators, Manufacturers Comply with FAA’s Drone Remote ID Rule The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have jointly released a comprehensive guide clarifying the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Remote Identification (RID) Rule. This guide serves as a resource for operators and manufacturers navigating the […]
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The following article is based upon research by SkySafe. This article is intended only as general information, as Remote ID technology is a critical building block of larger unmanned traffic management systems (UTM). Find more information on the FAA’s Remote ID policy here; and see the official list of Remote ID compliant aircraft here, where pilots […]
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From the floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference: a panel of FAA representative provide updates and insights for public safety and law enforcement drone community. Mike O’Shea, FAA Public Safety Liaison; Kerry Fleming, Manager of SOSC; and Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan presented a major update to the B4UFly app, remote ID, and […]
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New Legislation Expands Recreational Drone Access and Empowers Educational Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The recent passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act through the US Senate Committee included some big news for recreational drone operators, with the Academy of Model Aeronautics announcing that their proposed amendments had been included in the final […]
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Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, encompasses a range of measures addressing recent aviation safety concerns and aims to fortify oversight within the aviation industry. A Senate Commerce Committee announcement highlighted the […]
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Airspace Link Inc., an FAA-Approved UAS (Drone) Service Supplier and Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) provider, has been approved to provide the FAA’s B4UFLY service, says a company press release. B4UFLY is a joint effort between the FAA and industry leaders like Airspace Link. The initiative aims to ensure the safety of drone […]
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News and Commentary. Kentucky’s House Bill 45 is being touted as a privacy bill – and addresses a wide range of dystopian future scenarios, including microchipping people without their permission, disseminating deep fakes, and installing tracking devices on humans or property. The sections on drone use, however, could have a negative impact on drone use […]
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The U.S. Senate has passed a three-month extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authority, extending it until March 8, 2024. This move came just before the Senate wrapped up the majority of its business for the year, with lawmakers departing for the Christmas break. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced that Sen. Michael […]
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Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: A Revolutionary Step in Airspace Situational Awareness Aloft Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in drone fleet and airspace management, has unveiled its latest milestone with the launch of Air Aware, a cutting-edge advancement in airspace situational awareness. This application provides comprehensive real-time insights before, during, and after drone operations, effectively replacing […]
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