The Los Angeles Rams (formerly the St. Louis Rams) have become the latest National Football League (NFL) team to receive a Section 333 exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commercial drone operations. According to last week’s granted exemption, [Read More]
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NFL’s Rams Green-Lighted for Drones at Practice, for Cinematography
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) says it has filed a Section 333 exemption with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) commercially. AOPA, which is based in Frederick, Md., says it plans to [Read More]
Universities Claim Number of Spots in Recent String of Drone Exemptions
Of the 3,385 Section 333 exemptions granted to date by the Federal Aviation Administration, a number of them in the most recent string of exemptions belonged to colleges and universities. In February alone, the following have been given the green [Read More]
Kansas Utility to Increase Worker Safety Through New UAS Exemption
Topeka, Kan.-based electric utility Westar Energy Inc. has been granted a Section 333 exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations for infrastructure inspections. Touting itself as the state’s largest electric utility, Westar provides [Read More]
N.J. Community College Gets Clearance for UAV Education
Through its new commercial drone exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Paramus, N.J.-based Bergen Community College says it will be offering educational programs on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Bergen says it is one of only three U.S. community colleges [Read More]
Newly FAA-Approved ‘America’s Team’ Touts Drones Over Skycam
With its own commercial drone exemption for filming during practice, the Dallas Cowboys want to encourage other sports teams to legally get in on the act, too.
Maryland UAV Developer Inks Another Commercial Exemption
Jessup, Md.-based UAV Solutions Inc. (UAVS), a woman-owned small business that manufactures and designs unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), says it has inked another commercial drone authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This Section 333 exemption covers the company’s Talon [Read More]
Consulting Firm Brings Drones to Data-Collection Services
Through a newly issued commercial exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Hanson Professional Services Inc. – an employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services – is adding drone services. Hanson petitioned for the exemption June 30 to [Read More]
Advanced Drone Technologies Aims to ‘Retire the Safety Harness’
Advanced Drone Technologies says it has received a commercial exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for both multi-rotor and fixed-wing drones for a multitude of services. With an initial offering of aerial photography, inspection services and agricultural intelligence, the [Read More]
Inspections via Drone Bring ‘Encouraging’ Results to N.Y. Utilities
New York State Electric and Gas Corp. (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), subsidiaries of Iberdrola USA, are evaluating how drones can assist in ensuring safe, reliable service to customers. In late October, NYSEG and RG&E began drone inspections [Read More]
The NFL’s Tennessee Titans Green-Lighted to Fly Drones
In a first for commercial drone exemptions in the U.S., the video director of the football organization will use the DJI Phantom 3 to record video of team practices in Nashville.
Legislators & Industry Stakeholders Mull Unmanned Aircraft Safety
At a House hearing on drone safety, some witnesses brought up the concept of a “tombstone mentality”: We cannot take action to properly regulate UAS only if a tragedy occurs.
Retail Chain Kroger Gets FAA Drone Exemption
The Kroger Co., one of the world’s largest retailers, has received a Section 333 exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 for capturing aerial footage. According to the petition for exemption, the company’s [Read More]
One Exemption, 300-Plus Drones: Measure Now Has U.S.’ Largest Approved Fleet
Through the giant FAA approval, the Drone as a Service company can now offer “the right platform for any scenario.”
Defense Contractor Granted Commercial Exemption for DJI UAVs
As part of its ‘rapid prototype technology development effort,’ Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, a subsidiary of Waltham, Mass.-based aerospace/defense company Raytheon Co., has received a commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration. The company – which [Read More]
International Firm Gets FAA Exemption for PrecisionHawk, DJI UAS
Michael Baker International, a provider of engineering, consulting, planning, technical and professional services, says it has received a Section 333 exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate several types of UAS. Specifically, according to the exemption grant, the [Read More]
FAA Exemption Holder Partners with Virginia Firm for Drone Services
Rice Associates Inc., a geospatial services firm headquartered in Manassas, Va., has formed a partnership with Navigator CS LLC, a Leesburg, Va.-based provider of engineering and management consulting services, for the use of drones. Navigator CS LLC, a disabled veteran-owned [Read More]
Vortex UAS Gets FAA Exemption, Signs Agreement With PrecisionHawk
Chicago-based Vortex UAS has been awarded a Section 333 exemption for the commercial use of drones and has signed an agreement to provide PrecisionHawk hardware and software products in the Midwest. Under the exemption, Vortex UAS is authorized to operate [Read More]
ASEC Seeks Exemption Amendment for Drone Aviation’s Tethered Drone
Drone Aviation Holding Corp. (DAC), a Jacksonville, Fla.-based manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, says Aviation Systems Engineering Co. Inc. (ASEC) has filed an amended Section 333 exemption to operate DAC's WATT-200 electric, tethered drone. According to ASEC's current [Read More]
Veteran-Owned Small Business in N.H. Gets 3DR UAS Exemption
ArgenTech Solutions Inc. (AgTS) has received a Section 333 exemption to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to assist in the evaluation and inspection of public utilities and infrastructure, as well as for forest fire monitoring and emergency public response. AgTS, [Read More]
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