After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
USI Publishes New Legal and Business Textbook for UAS Marketplace
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) has released a brand-new textbook titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Legal and Business Considerations that was created to provide much needed insight to new or rapidly growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) commercial operations. Additionally, the new textbook will be used as part of USI’s offering to the academic marketplace, specifically […]
Zipline Takes Off in Japan
An archipelago of 140 islands in Japan is home to nearly 75,000. As of today, it’s also another home for Zipline’s transformative instant logistics system. In 2018, Zipline developed a partnership with Toyota Tsusho, a part of the Toyota Group that operates in 120 countries around the world. Toyota Tsusho is a nearly 100-year-old subsidiary […]
USI Earns FAA Part 107 Waiver for BVLOS Training
Photo above – With Increased Remote Pilot Training for Commercial and Academic Clients, USI Receives FAA Part 107 Waiver to Support Growing BVLOS Safety Education and Training Requirements. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Waiver Number: 107W-2022-00254 to the Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc. and its Training Director, Devin Allen. The waiver allows USI to operate […]
FAA Awards $4.4 Million in Drone Research Grants to Seven Universities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $4.4 million in drone research, education and training grants to seven universities. Research will focus on three areas: electromagnetic compatibility, detect and avoid classifications, and cybersecurity oversight. The universities receiving grants are University of North Dakota, University of Kansas, Drexel University, The Ohio State […]
NCDOT Named as Finalist in AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards
The N.C. Department of Transportation has been named as a finalist in the fifth annual Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) XCELLENCE Awards. The NCDOT Division of Aviation’s success expanding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) has been recognized in the enterprise application category, one of five programs in the running […]
AUVSI to Celebrate 50 Years with XPONENTIAL in Orlando
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) brings its world class annual conference, XPONENTIAL, to Orlando, Apr. 25-28. The event invites industry changemakers and end users to experience new technology that is solving real world problems, from safety and defense to energy and infrastructure, business, construction, health, and the environment. […]
Flytrex Brings Drone Delivery to Texas
Flytrex, today announced the launch of its drone delivery service in Granbury, Texas, just outside of Dallas-Fort Worth. As part of the Texas launch, Flytrex will be expanding its partnership with Brinker International (home of Chili’s® Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Little Italy® and two virtual brands – It’s Just Wings and Maggiano’s Italian Classics), delivering […]
Justin Towles named President of Crown Consulting
Justin Towles has been named President of the Crown Consulting, Inc. He will oversee operations, strategy, and overall growth of the organization. Towles joins Crown after serving in executive and policy-making positions across the aerospace industry. A recognized leader in formulating aviation policy, he is a passionate and successful advocate for integrating innovative technologies into […]
Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) Partners with Web Manuals for UAS Document Management
As FAR Part 107 (commercial) operations utilizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including many larger fleet operators, continues to increase, UAS operators are recognizing the need for more and better operational documentation that can be kept updated and shared with pilots spread across a wide geography. As USI offers commercial UAS operators’ holistic solutions to successfully […]
