Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace safely. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) automates the process for drone pilots to quickly gain authorization and provides Air Traffic professionals with awareness of where drones may be operating. “This system has allowed […]
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FAA Designates Los Angeles Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ For Super Bowl LVI
The FAA and local, state and federal law enforcement will be actively looking for illegal drone operations. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LVI. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will prohibit drones within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the stadium up to 18,000 feet in altitude. The Temporary Flight […]
Skyway and TruWeather Announce Strategic Partnership
Skyway Technologies Corp. has announced TruWeather Solutions as their newest strategic partner. Together, these companies will combine their high-tech traffic navigation systems and weather risk management products. This partnership will work to provide a standardized protocol by which autonomous aircraft within the urban air space can operate safely and more efficiently. Skyway, an air traffic […]
Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) Growth Yields New Staff Additions
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) saw significant growth in 2021 resulting from an increase in the commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and the growth of incorporating valuable industry recognized credentials into the nation’s high school and collegiate academic programs. In response, USI announced a key promotion within its organization and the addition of […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Welcomes New Executive Director Trevor Woods
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites, announces the selection of a new executive director. Trevor Woods, formerly the director of safety, was chosen by the Northern Plains Unmanned Systems Authority, which oversees NPUASTS, for his UAS expertise, business experience and future […]
U.S. Drone Soccer Announces National Launch of Student Leagues
The mission of U.S. Drone Soccer is to make aerospace careers accessible for all students. Drone Soccer is an educational esport that immerses students in aviation skills through classroom lessons and after school leagues for grades 6-12 (ages 12 and up). It is the only competitive student robotics program that is also a recognized international […]
When Drones Are Widely Implemented as Last Mile Technology, Where Will They Deliver?
Experts are predicting the drone delivery industry – already gaining momentum outside the U.S. – is finally starting to build here at home. That’s great news for consumers, who, encouraged by the pandemic, are increasingly reliant on online shopping and its offshoot, package delivery. Insider Intelligence predicted a 13.7% growth in U.S. eCommerce sales, reaching $908 billion […]
IBAC Announces First IS-BAO Remote Piloted Aircraft System Registered Operator – Phoenix Air Unmanned, LLC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) confirmed its first International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) registration was achieved this month by Phoenix Air Unmanned. The RPAS IS-BAO standard option advanced into the open beta testing phase in 2021 after a thorough working group analysis that included industry representatives and […]
Censys Technologies Achieves Beyond Visual Line of Sight Waiver Approval for AECOM
Censys Technologies, with its most recent and largest Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver approval for Architecture, Engineering, Constructions, Operations, and Management (AECOM), has maintained its 100% BVLOS waiver approval rate. AECOM provides architecture and design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services within the energy, healthcare, and government sectors (among others). The AECOM waiver […]
WSDOT Aviation Division to Administer Commercial Drone Registration Program
The last Washington state legislative session saw the enactment of SHB 1379, entrusting the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division with the establishment of the State Unpiloted Aircraft Systems Coordinator position and commercial drone registration. WSDOT Aviation is in the process of establishing the commercial drone registration program as outlined in the legislation. […]
