{"id":27658,"date":"2024-01-22T20:30:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T20:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=27658"},"modified":"2024-01-22T20:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T20:33:08","slug":"droneup-awarded-landmark-faa-approval-for-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-bvlos-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/unmanned-systems\/droneup-awarded-landmark-faa-approval-for-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-bvlos-in-the-u-s\/%20","title":{"rendered":"DroneUp Awarded Landmark FAA Approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.droneup.com\/\">DroneUp<\/a> has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved it to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This landmark approval allows DroneUp to immediately\ncommence BVLOS operations at Riverside Health System facilities and paves the\npath for broader BVLOS rollout at additional locations throughout the country\nwith existing and new customers. DroneUp is now one of the few companies in the\ncountry to have a BVLOS waiver for medical deliveries.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/fl_drone_usage_bill.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27660\" width=\"318\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fl_drone_usage_bill.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fl_drone_usage_bill-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This approval permits DroneUp to conduct operations beyond\nthe direct visual line of sight of the remote pilot in command throughout the\nentire flight. Participating visual observers are also not required to maintain\nsight of the drones. This breakthrough enhances operational capabilities and\npresents a substantial cost reduction in the last-mile delivery process. By\nreducing the necessary human resources, DroneUp can now accelerate safe and\nlarge-scale deployment of autonomous last-mile drone deliveries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Walker, CEO of DroneUp, expressed enthusiasm about the\nmilestone, stating, &#8220;Securing BVLOS approval is a testament to our\ndedication to safety and innovation. We have some significant technologies\ncoming out of stealth this year, which when combined with BVLOS, will unlock\ncommercial scalability that the industry and our customers have been eagerly\nawaiting.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Vernon, Chief Technology Officer at DroneUp, commented,\n&#8220;Our ability to fly BVLOS propels us into the next level of using drone\ntechnology, undoubtedly enhancing the efficiency of medical deliveries,\nensuring that crucial supplies reach healthcare facilities and patients\npromptly.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The approval for BVLOS operations opens up substantial\nopportunities for the future of drone delivery. DroneUp is committed to\nexploring new avenues and partnerships to further enhance its capabilities and\nexpand its reach. The company envisions a future where autonomous drones play a\ncrucial role in transforming last-mile logistics for retailers, quick-service\nrestaurants, pharmacies and healthcare organizations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DroneUp has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved it to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries. 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