Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) announced today that they will be establishing the first-in-the-nation Unmanned Safety Institute – Center of Excellence, a remote pilot training and safety certification center, at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) in Port St. Joe, Florida. In 2019, Unmanned Safety Institute celebrates five years of implementing and promoting best-in-class aviation-based safety practices […]
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FAA Establishes Restrictions on Drone Operations over Additional Military Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration announced new airspace restrictions effective July 11, 2019 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) attempting to fly over national security sensitive locations. The FAA has been cooperating with federal partners to address concerns about malicious drone operations by using the agency’s existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations […]
Weaver Consultants Group Moves to Delair UAV for Better Portability, Integration and Efficiency
Pictured above – Mike Bytner (center with Delair drone), Director of Surveying, poses with others from the Weaver Consultants Group team. Delair along with one of its regional resellers, Seiler Instrument, announced that Weaver Consultants Group has adopted the Delair UX11 high-performance UAV for its work in large-scale volumetric surveying and topographic mapping. The […]
Eramet Signs Framework Agreement with Delair
Eramet and Delair have signed a framework agreement concerning the Group’s digital transformation of its mining activities. This strategic agreement will position digital intelligence at the core of the company’s growth, operational performance, and competitive edge. Currently, the agreement allows Eramet to access Delair Aerial Intelligence (Delair.ai), a new collaborative platform for analyzing drone data […]
Pennsylvania Drone Association Hosts Inaugural Drone Advocacy Day at State Capitol Complex
The Pennsylvania Drone Association recently hosted its inaugural Drone Advocacy Day at the State Capitol Complex. Supporters were given the opportunity to be a part of building the roadmap for the safe integration of autonomous aircraft in society. “Unmanned aircraft are the future in Pennsylvania,” said Frank Segarra, CEO of Connexicore, a nationwide drone solutions […]
Most U.S. Consumers Support Professional Drone Use, Says CTA
Most Americans are comfortable with the many ways drones are changing our lives for the better, according to new research from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The study, Drones: Public Perceptions & Consumer Attitudes, reports three-quarters of U.S. adults are comfortable with drone use by local law enforcement (76%), utility and construction companies (71%) and […]
Former U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo Joins PrecisionHawk as Special Advisor
PrecisionHawk recently announced that former U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) will serve as a Special Advisor to PrecisionHawk on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) regulatory and policy initiatives. PrecisionHawk CEO Michael Chasen made the announcement during his keynote presentation at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS Symposium, an annual gathering that brings together government agencies, industry […]
FAA Offering New Partnership Opportunities to Validate Key Drone Technologies
If your company is up for a challenge, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will partner with qualified commercial companies who can match the agency’s $6 million pledge to perform vital drone integration safety work at the FAA’s UAS test sites. “The FAA intends to bridge the gap between industry and the test sites to tackle […]
FAA Issues Waiver to Fly Drones with Parachutes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it issued Hensel Phelps Construction Company of Washington, D.C., a Part 107 waiver on June 1 to operate a DJI Phantom 4 drone, equipped with a parachute, over people. A waiver is required to operate a drone contrary to the rules in part 107, which is the […]
Addition of Contract Towers Add Access for Drone Ops
Starting today more than 100 control towers and airports will be added to the hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic facilities and airports that currently use the Low Altitude Authorization and Capability (LAANC) system. LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and industry that directly supports the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems […]
