Women and Drones is pleased to announce that the milestone 5th Anniversary Women To Watch (WTW) in UAS Global Awards 2021 initiative has officially kicked off! The WTW program elevates the entire UAS/UAM/AAM industry by recognizing those who are making a positive difference in it. The nomination portal is open now and nominations are free! […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
FAA, Choctaw Nation Team Up to Advance UAS
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is partnering with the Choctaw Nation to study how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can best transport cargo, including parcels, at lower altitudes. The FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement will enable the MMAC to work […]
FAA Selects Five Host Airports to Test and Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Mitigation Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today selected five host airports to evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft. The effort is part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. The FAA selected the following airports: Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic […]
Kansas State Polytechnic Webinar on UAS Reg Changes from FAA Shared Globally
Unmanned aircraft systems are a global phenomenon, and the experts at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus are helping to ensure regulation updates are shared across the globe. A free webinar offered by K-State Polytechnic on Feb. 25 discussing recent changes implemented to UAS regulations by the Federal Aviation Administration was attended globally. The webinar shared […]
FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC
The FAA announced the application period for entities to become FAA Approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). The application period opens on May 3, 2021. LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that directly supports the safe integration of drones into the nation’s airspace. […]
Vantis Building Out Mission and Network Operations Center (MNOC)
Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) network, recently signed a long-term agreement to house the Vantis Mission and Network Operations Center (MNOC) at the Grand Sky business and aviation park. The MNOC is an essential component of Vantis – as the name suggests, it is the focal point to provide secure network operations […]
NCDOT Conducts First Bridge Inspection Using Drone
The N.C. Department of Transportation has another new tool to help make our roadways safer: Drones. This week, the Marc Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet became the first bridge in the state inspected using a drone as part of the regular biennial inspection process. Inspection crews monitored live high-definition video feeds from the drone as […]
Applications Open for FAA Drone Test Administrators
The FAA has announced an opportunity to collaborate with the agency on a new program to help recreational flyers fly safely! Applications are available for people interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). The test offers recreational flyers safety training tips, best practices and educational resources. Eligible candidates are […]
Kansas State Polytechnic to Host Free Webinar on UAS Regulation Changes from FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced several changes related to unmanned aircraft systems operations that will go into effect in the coming months. These regulation changes are important for every new and experienced UAS pilot to understand. Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is offering a free webinar and live question and answer session to discuss […]
DRONEDEK Raises $1.25 Million+ for Its Industry-First Smart Mailbox
DRONEDEK, the Indianapolis startup that has patented a high-tech mailbox designed for secure drone delivery, has raised more than $1.25 million to support its imminent product launch. To support that launch, the company plans to establish a new central Indiana office and create up to 85 new, high-wage jobs. Investments come from a combination of […]
