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FAA Updates and Open Questions: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference

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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FAA Reauthorization Act Enhances Recreational Drone Operations: Key Amendments and Impacts for Flyers and Educators

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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U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

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 Approved to Provide FAA’s B4UFLY Service

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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Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones

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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Senate Passes Extension of FAA Reauthorization Until March

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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On the Anniversary of the Wright Brothers First Powered Flight, Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: Elevating Drone Safety and Redefining Airspace Situational Awareness

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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FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act Includes American Security Drone Act, Limiting Chinese-Made Drone Use

Now on President Biden’s desk for signature, the FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.  Included in the FY 24 NDAA is the American Security Drone Act, (See Subtitle H in text of NDAA) which would limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drone platforms by federal or federally funded […]

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U.S. House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case

Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as “a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations”. As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision […]

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SkySafe Testing at Atlantic City Airport for FAA UAS Detection Program

Chosen for FAA’s UAS Detection Program, SkySafe Elevates Drone Mitigation to New Heights in Critical Infrastructure Protection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based Skysafe, focused on airspace management and drone forensics, recently announced that it was selected for the FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program as UAVs further integrate into […]

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