FAA Seeks New Members for Drone Advisory Committee
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice to solicit nominations for membership on the Drone Advisory Committee. Keep Reading
Honeywell Forms New UAS and UAM Business Unit
Honeywell has formed a new business unit dedicated to the growing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industries. Keep Reading
U.K. Government Expands Drones Pathfinder Program
The U.K. Drones Pathfinder program has announced the addition of a new Pathfinder led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Keep Reading
FAA Announces Technology Partners for Remote ID Development
Remote ID will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace. Keep Reading
FAA Announces New Participants for Drone Management Program
The FAA’s NextGen program selected Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and Griffiss International Airport as test site participants for Phase 2 of the pilot program. Keep Reading
FAA Awards $2.6 Million in Grants for the Safe Integration of Drones
The research, education and training grants are aimed at continuing and enhancing the safe and successful integration of drones into the nation’s airspace. Keep Reading
New Research Aims to Improve Drone Detection
Researchers are aiming to set up an open drone database to help design radar systems and drone detection techniques. Keep Reading
New Members Appointed to FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee
The DAC is a broad-based, long-term federal advisory committee that provides the FAA with advice on key unmanned aircraft systems integration issues by helping to identify challenges and prioritize improvements. Keep Reading
AUVSI Names Richard King SVP of Regulatory and International Affairs
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced on January 7 that it has named Richard King, a veteran naval officer and pilot and an expert on international aerospace and maritime issues, as senior vice president of Regulatory and International Affairs. Keep Reading
Department of Transportation Issues Proposed Rule on Remote ID for Drones
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has announced a proposed rule that would continue the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the nation’s airspace by requiring them to be identifiable remotely. Keep Reading
GAO: Drone User Fees Could Help FAA Ensure Safety of National Airspace
Many, if not all, FAA offices are doing work related to both manned aviation and UAS. FAA officials stated that they do not know or plan to assess the extent to which staff who split their time between UAS-activities and other responsibilities are tracking those costs. Keep Reading
British Government Launches Counter-Drone Unit and Strategy
The U.K. government announced on October 21 that it will develop a new mobile counter-drone unit to be deployed to drone related incidents and major events across the country, as part of the new Counter-Drone Strategy. Keep Reading
GAO Tells FAA to Communicate With Law Enforcement on Drone Use
Following a review, the Government Accountability Office says the Federal Aviation Administration should better educate and communicate with local law enforcement on unsafe drone use. Keep Reading
Potential UAV Developers Hosted at Northrop Grumman Tech Camp
The global education and cultural exchange program provided high school students from Japan and the U.S. the opportunity to learn about unmanned systems technologies. Keep Reading
Hughes Partners with Startup to Create Solutions for Extending LTE Coverage Using Helicopters, UAVs
The partnership's new solutions are designed to support various global applications for government, militaries, first responders, and commercial Mobile Network Operators. Keep Reading
Counterdrone Specialist Droneshield Announces Partnerships with Bosch and Altitude Angel
DroneShield will be offering an integrated system for drone detection and mitigation, with DroneShield’s products integrated with Bosch’s video surveillance products. Keep Reading
Civil Drone Production to Soar Over Next Decade
A Teal Group report says Civil Unmanned Aerial Systems will be the most dynamic growth sector of the world aerospace industry this decade as commercial applications take off and civil governments adopt systems for new roles. Keep Reading
Northrop Grumman Signs Firebird Contracts with Grand Sky and Tenax Aerospace
Northrop Grumman has signed agreements with Tenax Aerospace and Grand Sky Development Company for rights to purchase Firebird, the company’s new, optionally piloted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft system. Keep Reading
Elbit Begins Maritime UAS Patrol Service in Europe
Elbit Systems has started operating the maritime UAS patrol service available to countries in the European Union under a contract between the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the Portuguese company CEiiA Keep Reading
AUVSI to Absorb Certified Remote Pilots Association of America Members
In addition, drone lobbying group will now be offering a Remote Pilot Membership level, expanding upon its Remote Pilots Council (RPC). Keep Reading