Final rules took effect on April 21st for remotely identifying drones and allowing operators of small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the Department looks forward to working with stakeholders to ensure that our UAS policies keep pace with innovation, ensure the safety […]
Unmanned Systems
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MissionGO Expands Unmanned Cargo Operations with the Addition of Retired FAA Executive Frank Paskiewicz
MissionGO, an Unmanned Aircraft Solutions (UAS) company for utility inspections, critical medical and commercial cargo, and training for operators, has announced the hiring of Frank Paskiewicz as Executive Vice President of Cargo Operations. Paskiewicz brings more than 40 years of experience in industry and government aviation ranging from technical to executive positions. He comes with […]
Dedrone Appoints Former FAA’s Daniel Elwell to Advisory Board
Dedrone has announced the retention of Daniel Elwell, former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy and Acting Administrator, to their advisory board. Dedrone delivers complete airspace security to G7 governments, Fortune500 companies, military operations, airports, and critical infrastructure facilities around the globe, protecting against unauthorized and malicious drones. At Dedrone, Elwell will advise the multi-national company […]
TSA Assists Connecticut State Police with Drone Detection Test
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) law enforcement and police departments from Connecticut, and New York recently partnered with the Connecticut State Police (CSP) to assess their ability to hunt and stop unauthorized drones from interfering with commercial aviation. The teams ran scenarios at Hartford-Brainard Airport where they tested the state police department’s ability to locate a […]
Drone Delivery Company Flytrex Secures $9.3M with Venture Financing and Innovation Grant
Flytrex has announced the closing of an $8 million financing led by existing investors Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) and btov. The financing complements a recently awarded grant from the Israel Innovation Authority for a total of $9.3 million. The funds will be used to expand Flytrex’s footprint across the U.S. and to continue to scale-up […]
Kansas State Polytechnic to Host Free Webinar on UAS Ops in Public Safety Organizations
Public safety agencies are one of the fastest-growing adopters of unmanned aircraft systems technology. Utilizing UAS provides opportunities and advantages to law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency management personnel, but knowing where to start in developing a UAS operation can be complicated. Kansas State Polytechnic is offering a free webinar and live question and answer […]
FAA Announces Effective Dates for Final Drone Rules
The final rules requiring remote identification of drones and allowing some flights over people, over moving vehicles and at night under certain conditions will go into effect on April 21, 2021. Remote identification (Remote ID) requires identification of drones in flight as well as the location of their control stations or takeoff point. It provides […]
Launched! The 2021 Women to Watch in UAS Global Awards 5th Year Anniversary Program is Here
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! […]
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 […]
