Airport operators will be asked over the next few weeks to notify the FAA if they want to host additional research and testing.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to evaluate at least 10 technologies designed to detect drones that are flown near airports and to mitigate potential safety hazards.
News, Runway Safety, Technology, uncrewed aircraft
The FAA is spending $100 million on projects to prevent runway incursions at 12 U.S. airports.
737 MAX, COVID-19, News, Unmanned Aircraft
A U.S. government oversight agency is faulting the FAA for inadequate plans to integrate drones into the nation’s airspace.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Unmanned Aircraft
A small airplane was slightly damaged and a drone was destroyed in a collision near a Toronto airport.
