Sixteen organizations have been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to initially administer the Recreational Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety Test (TRUST). Keep Reading
ENAIRE, the national air navigation manager in Spain, has carried out the first verification tests with a drone at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Keep Reading
There are two types of technology being demonstrated in Ottawa International Airport's drone detection pilot program: radio frequency (RF) detection and micro Doppler radar. Keep Reading
Drones can be used for nefarious purposes and also pose a safety risk when operated innocently, but unsafely. Dickson said the FAA is studying the risks, such as ground and airborne collision severity studies, engine ingestion testing, and looking at UAS detection which will be tested at five airports over the next two years. Keep Reading
This year Episode III, scheduled for June 9-10, will concentrate on international operations, STEM, public safety operations, recreational drone operations, and commercial drone operations. Episode IV is scheduled for September 14-15 with a focus on UAS traffic management, technology, the BEYOND program, advanced air mobility, and international operations. Keep Reading
Traditional aviation continues to undergo a fundamental evolution in light of the increasingly widespread use of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, as well as related modernization trends associated with digital communications and the emergence of advanced air mobility operators and other new entrants. Keep Reading
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published guidance for drone operators, manufacturers and national authorities explaining the process for the design verification of drones. Keep Reading
After the new rule takes effect on April 21, Part 107 remote pilots who have completed the training will be allowed to operate over people, moving vehicles and at night without a waiver under certain conditions. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration has opened the application period for entities interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). TRUST will provide recreational drone flyers with information on best practices and educational resources to ensure safe drone operations. Keep Reading
The new rules will require Remote Identification (Remote ID) of drones and allow operators of small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions. Keep Reading
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
The system is designed to maintain a safe hover of up to 150 feet (45.71 meters) while its delivery mechanism controls the payload’s freefall for touchdown. Keep Reading
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a proposal of airworthiness standards for the certification of the vast majority of light unmanned aircraft. Keep Reading