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The FAA’s First Round of UAS Facility Maps is Here
As promised, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published more than 200 facility maps in hopes of streamlining the authorization process for commercial drone...
FAA Enacts UAS Restrictions Around 133 Military Facilities
The federal agency says this marks the first time it has established airspace restrictions that apply only to unmanned aircraft systems.
FAA Unveils Drone Stats, New Rulemaking Committee
During his opening remarks at this week’s UAS Symposium in Reston, Va., Michael Huerta, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), laid out some...
FAA Administrator Huerta to Address This Year’s UAS Symposium
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced that Michael Huerta, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will address the annual...
uAvionix Brings Global Maintenance Support to ADS-B UAS Solutions
uAvionix Corp., a provider of automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B) solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has partnered with Robotic Skies for installation...
DJI Finds FAA’s Weight Standard for Low-Risk UAS to be ‘Deeply Flawed’
In a newly released white paper, drone manufacturer DJI has concluded that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) set its weight standard “far too low”...
Saturday Night’s Alright for Flying: The Ins and Outs of Drone Ops in the...
Since the FAA's Part 107 was announced last summer, many companies have been reaping the benefits of their additional drone waivers, especially for operations taking place beyond the daylight hours.
FAA Changes Tone in Latest ‘Drone Sightings’ Report
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its latest report on “potential encounters” with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as reported by pilots, air traffic...
FAA and AUVSI Hosting UAS Symposium in Virginia Next Month
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are teaming up to host the annual UAS Symposium, which...
FAA, Xcel Energy Partner to Advance UAS for Utility Inspections
In an effort to research the safe operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for inspecting critical infrastructure, Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy is partnering with the...
