PrecisionHawk Inc., a leading provider of enterprise drone technology, today announced that it was selected to participate with its home state of North Carolina in 1 of 10 pilot programs focused on drone integration, introduced by the Trump administration last year. The project was chosen by the Department of Transportation (DOT) from 150 applications submitted […]
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North Carolina DOT Selected for FAA Drone Integration Pilot Program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the N.C. Department of Transportation has been selected as one of only 10 participants in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, or ‘drones’) Integration Pilot Program, an initiative that will shape the future of drones in America. “We are looking forward to helping today’s […]
NCDOT Hosts Outer Banks Drone Workshop
With drones able to do more than ever before, the N.C. Department of Transportation wants to help educate local government agencies and businesses on some of those potential practical applications. A capacity crowd was on hand Thursday as NCDOT’s Division of Aviation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program Office hosted a free workshop for government and […]
NCDOT Announces 2018 N.C. Drone Summit and Flight Expo
For three days this summer, Greensboro will be the center of the drone world. The 2018 North Carolina Drone Summit and Flight Expo (NC Drone SAFE) at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center from August 5-7 will feature speakers, exhibitors and flight demonstrators from around the world that showcase the present and future of the […]
FAA to Hold Meetings on CLT Environmental Study
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will host public scoping meetings next month for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s (CLT) proposed fourth parallel runway and other projects. The meetings will help residents learn about the Airport’s proposed projects, and help define the purpose and scope of the study. Charlotte’s Airport Capacity […]
Corbi Bulluck Retiring from North Carolina Division of Aviation
Executive pilot, Corbi Bulluck, will be retiring this month from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation. Ms. Bullock has flown for the state since 1998. Bulluck, a graduate of the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) with a BA and MA degree in Education was a middle school Educator for eight years […]
Winners of 2018 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest Announced
After receiving a record 1,246 entries, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Aviation Art Contest. After two weeks of judging and voting, the winners across three age groups have been announced and can be seen below. This year’s theme was “Flight into the Future.” Junior […]
NCDOT Proposes Drone-Based Medical Supply Delivery
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has submitted a proposal to be a part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP). If accepted, part of this proposal would bring unmanned medical supply delivery, and the jobs that come with it, to the state. The primary focus of NCDOT’s proposal is […]
FAA Approves First STC for SmartSky
SmartSky’s best-in-class, future-ready airborne network got a boost today from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Avidyne Corporation, SmartSky’s avionics manufacturing partner, was awarded the first supplemental type certificate (STC) that provides for the installation and operation of a SmartSky 4G LTE system, in this case, on a Cessna Citation Excel. Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn stated, […]
Public Safety Agencies Come Together for NCDOT Drone Workshop
Law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS across North Carolina have already started using drones to save lives. The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to bring various agencies together to share how this emerging technology can be included in their operations. A capacity crowd of more than 150 police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders was […]
