Drones have really taken off! As of today, more than 100,000 enthusiasts have obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate to fly a drone for commercial and recreational (not qualifying as “model aircraft”) use since the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) small drone rule went into effect on August 29, 2016. Under Part 107, the person actually flying […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
Fort Collins Mayor Joins the National FAA Drone Advisory Committee to Represent Cities
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has selected Mayor Wade O. Troxell, Ph.D., of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) which convened this week for the first time under its new two-year charter in Santa Clara, California. The DAC represents a cross-section of technology and […]
FAA Says Avoid Drone Registration Schemes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to warn drone owners – especially hobbyists — about people offering to “help” register their drones with the agency. The FAA Drone Zone is all you need – and it costs only $5.00. There are a number of entities that offer to help drone owners and operators file an […]
Drone Light Show to Illuminate Night Sky at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018
For the first time in North America, a drone light show will be part of an air show when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 presents up to 100 lighted drones in flight during night air shows on July 25 and 28, creating another “Only at Oshkosh” experience. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is […]
Delair Appoints Veteran UAS and Aerial Intelligence Expert Michael Blondeau To Expand North American Sales Efforts
Delair has announced the appointment of Michael Blondeau to the position of North American sales manager. Blondeau brings 15 years of piloting, training and commercial drone operational experience, and will be a key part of the team that is rapidly growing Delair’s presence in the North American market. Blondeau’s experience includes more than 2,000 hours […]
REIN’s DroneInsurance.com Launches with On-Demand Coverage Plans to Better Serve Commercial Drone Operators
REIN, an insurtech company focused on creating new insurance solutions around the emerging risks posed by robotics, mobility and online ecosystems, is announcing the launch of its first digital portal, DroneInsurance.com. It provides a smart and paperless drone insurance experience, offering dynamic policy solutions to address the unique risks, pain points and insurance needs of […]
FAA Surveys Commercial Drone Operators
If you’ve registered a commercial drone, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to hear from you. On June 19, the FAA sent a questionnaire to everyone who has registered a commercial drone – more formally, an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) – for anything but recreational or hobby use. Most of these owners fly their drones […]
Hogan Lovells Launches Global Transportation Regulatory Practice – Incudes UAS
International law firm Hogan Lovells announced that it has launched a new global Transportation practice, to be led by Washington, D.C.-based partner Latane Montague, one of the transportation industry’s most seasoned regulatory lawyers. As part of the firm’s Regulatory Practice, the new practice combines the strengths of the firm’s top-tier Aviation and Unmanned Aircraft Systems […]
CNC Technologies Tapped by Michigan State Police to Deploy State-of-the-Art Mobile Video Network for Advanced Drone Program
CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced its selection by the Michigan State Police (MSP) to deploy a state-of-the-art mobile video network to support the department’s airborne law enforcement operations. Developed to speed and improve the ability of MSP to share actionable aerial intelligence, […]
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus Adds Graduate Certificate in UAS Information Assurance to Online Offerings
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its program options with a new offering for individuals interested in cybersecurity of unmanned aircraft systems. A graduate certificate in unmanned aircraft systems information assurance is being launched in fall 2018. The certificate provides working professionals and graduate students an educational foundation in an industry important to both […]
