The EASA High Level Conference on Drones opened today in Amsterdam. Over the next several days, regulators and stakeholders from Europe and around the world will discuss what comes next for European drone regulations. Continue reading below, or listen: This year’s theme for the conference is “Back to the Future …
Read More »Matternet 20:1 Waiver – DRONELIFE
Matternet Granted 20:1 BVLOS Waiver by FAA by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, leading drone delivery system developer Matternet was granted an FAA waiver that will enable the company to carry out operations that simultaneously deploy a total of 20 aircraft under the control of only a …
Read More »FAA Drone Resources – DRONELIFE
If you haven’t visited the FAA.gov website in a while, it’s time for a return visit. The agency has developed a whole library of FAA drone resources for drone pilots new and old – and it’s easier to find things, too. Continue reading below, or listen: Where to Start …
Read More »FAA Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18: FlyRIGHT
The 2022 FAA Drone Safety Day is this Saturday, June 18: an opportunity for everyone in the drone industry to ensure that the skies continue to open for all. As the use of drones continues to expand, regulatory authorities like the FAA have worked to ensure that all fliers know the …
Read More »Commercial Drone Alliance on BVLOS ARC Report
image: Wing The release of the FAA’s BVLOS (drone flight beyond visual line of sight) ARC (Aviation Rulemaking Committee) recommendations last week has led to many responses and comments from the commercial drone industry. DRONELIFE spoke to Lisa Ellman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Commercial Drone Alliance, on BVLOS …
Read More »BVLOS ARC Recommendations: FAA Releases Report
The FAA has published the Advisory Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recommendations for rulemaking on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The full, 222 page report can be read here. FAA published the report last night. The drone industry has been expecting news on a proposed rulemaking for several months, as …
Read More »New LAANC Providers FAA Opens Application Period
The FAA has announced that the application period for new LAANC providers will open on May 2, 2022. Applicants must have a “mature product at the time of application,” says the announcement. Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) is a major stepping stone in drone integration, taking what was …
Read More »NDAA compliant US drone manufacturers petition congress
Skyfish M4 Is the Blue sUAS list actually hurting the domestic drone industry? These manufacturers say it is – and are asking Congress to address the problem. Disclosure: DRONELIFE has a client relationship with drone manufacturer Skyfish. This article is not a sponsored post: DRONELIFE received no payment for publication. …
Read More »Drone Regulation 2022 Drone Industry Insights
What’s next for drone regulation in 2022? A new report from Drone Industry Insights says the commercial industry can expect progress globally. DRONEII Editor Ed Alvarado writes that around the world, drone regulations – and the regulatory framework – are evolving rapidly. “This is a very welcome development given that the …
Read More »SGI Waivers: FAA Expert on How They Work
In a recent DRONERESPONDERS webinar, Kerry Fleming of the FAA SOSC explains SGI waivers and how they work for small UAS operators. A Conversation on Public Safety UAS – Information You Don’t Want to Miss By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor This year the DRONERESPONDERS non-profit started hosting a free …
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