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ASTM International’s Drone Technology Task Group Sets Drone Show Safety Standards

A new task group has been formed by ASTM International to create safety standards for drone show operations, focusing on technical requirements, procedures, and risk management. Chaired by Nils Thorjussen of Verge Aero, the group invites broad industry participation to support the growth of the emerging drone show sector. Drone shows have come a long […]

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues Programmatic Environmental Assessment of S-UAS Use

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has just issued its Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the ongoing use of small unmanned aircraft system activities nationwide to meet DHS mission requirements. When proposed actions are similar to each other or repetitive, federal agencies are encouraged to consider evaluating potential environmental impacts in a programmatic manner. Program-level […]

Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone Approved for Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS List

– Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has successfully completed the required NDAA and cyber security verification process and been approved for the Blue UAS List with an Authority to Operate. Led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Blue UAS vets and verifies […]

Intellition Secures FAA BVLOS Waiver for Drone Operations at Mountain Resorts

– Intellition, an emerging innovator in drone services for mountain resort operations, has achieved a critical milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by securing its first waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This regulatory approval includes the integration of uAvionix’s Casia G ground-based detect-and-avoid (DAA) system, marking a key step […]

Executive Orders Aim to Accelerate US Drone Sector and Increase Security

President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders to bolster U.S. defenses against threatening drones and to boost domestic production. In two executive orders, Trump sought to enable routine use of drones beyond the visual sight of operators – a key step to enabling commercial drone deliveries – and reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese drone […]

DIU Announces Two-Tiered System for Blue UAS

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced changes to Blue UAS that will provide a way for companies to verify their NDAA compliance as part of a two-tiered system for Blue UAS that will allow the number of cleared systems to scale while continuing to accelerate the development and fielding of “best in breed” capabilities. […]

First EASA-Certified U-Space Service Provider Announced at Airspace World 202

– ANRA Technologies, a provider of digital airspace and mission management solutions,  announced that it has become the first company to be officially certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a U-space Service Provider (USSP). The announcement was made at Airspace World in Lisbon, one of Europe’s premier events focused on the […]

NATS Unveils Digital Solutions to Power the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in the UK

– NATS Services has announced the launch of its whitepaper which outlines key learning and recommendations to enable the growth of the Advanced Air Mobility industry following the success of Project AMEC – part of UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge. Project AMEC brought together key industry partners to explore how Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) can be […]

UK Certifies Protector as First of its Kind Remotely Piloted Aircraft

The UK’s Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it’s safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas. This April 29 decision was a first-of-its-kind milestone […]

Volz Servos Gets EN/AS 9100 Aviation Certificate

Quality assurance in the development, production and distribution of actuators for the aviation market now officially certified: Volz Servos GmbH & Co. KG has successfully completed the extensive certification process according to EN/AS 9100. Among other things, the German servo specialist has identified and clearly defined all processes in the company and specified responsibilities. The […]