Throughout the global pandemic, the transportation sector has been one of the hardest hit. But this is only one of the challenges it faces. Keep Reading
In the last twelve months, the FBI detected over 200 drones unlawfully flying in national security airspace restricted by the FAA at such events. An increase in unlawful drone use is anticipated. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a request for information from operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to support its analysis of current and future UAS activity. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that 15 more schools have been selected to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI). Keep Reading
Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) is a step closer in bringing its ORCUS technology into force, which can jam radio signals from drones and has already been successfully deployed during drone sightings at airports. Keep Reading
The FAA plans to test and evaluate at least 10 technologies or systems. The evaluations are expected to begin later this year at the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center, adjacent to the Atlantic City International Airport. Keep Reading
A multi-agency advisory intends to help non-federal public and private entities better understand the federal laws and regulations that may apply to the use of capabilities to detect and mitigate threats posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Keep Reading
Japan will ban drone flights over 15 U.S. military facilities in the country including its major bases without prior permission from authorities, as a measure against potential terrorist acts. Keep Reading
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) and Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) have launched the Virginia Flight Information Exchange pilot program. Keep Reading
The program enables the FAA to work with center members and affiliates to conduct research in airspace and airport planning and design, environment and aviation safety. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice to solicit nominations for membership on the Drone Advisory Committee. Keep Reading
Honeywell has formed a new business unit dedicated to the growing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industries. Keep Reading
The U.K. Drones Pathfinder program has announced the addition of a new Pathfinder led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Keep Reading
Remote ID will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace. Keep Reading
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
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
Researchers are aiming to set up an open drone database to help design radar systems and drone detection techniques. Keep Reading
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
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
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