FAA Seeks Public Comment on Drone Airworthiness
The Federal Aviation Administration has published airworthiness criteria for the proposed certification of 10 different Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones as special class aircraft. Keep Reading
Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
Second Annual Drone Safety Awareness Week Gets Underway
The second annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week begins November 16, kicking off seven days of educational programming about how to safely operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. Keep Reading
Chao Announces Successful Completion of Drone Pilot Program, Heralds New BEYOND Program
Eight of the nine state, local and tribal governments that participated in the program have signed new agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration to continue to tackle remaining UAS integration challenges. Keep Reading
Expansion Allows Drone Pilots to Access National Airspace Safely
The Federal Aviation Administration has made it easier for drone pilots to quickly and safely access controlled airspace by adding 133 air traffic facilities to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. Keep Reading
State of Virginia Launches Flight Information Exchange for Drones
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) and Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) have launched the Virginia Flight Information Exchange pilot program. Keep Reading
FAA and Switzerland Sign International Drone Safety Standards Agreement
The U.S. and Switzerland will engage in research and development; exchange ideas, personnel, and information; and provide coordination with other government entities and stakeholders. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
GAO Tells DOT to Lead on Plan to Counter Threats from Diseases Originating Overseas
GAO has welcomed DOT's work on cybersecurity to date but finds more action is needed in numerous areas, including managing the threat from diseases originating from overseas. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Steps Government, Industry Can Take to Keep Us Safer from Malicious Drones
Very serious incidents make clear that we can only truly unleash the potential of the commercial drone industry if we remedy the very real security concerns. Keep Reading