Airport Safety: FAA to Test Drone-Detection Equipment
Airport operators will be asked over the next few weeks to notify the FAA if…
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EASA Publishes Proposed Airworthiness Standards for Light Drones
‘This proposal forms part of EASA’s wider initiative to ensure drones can be operated safely…
FAA Announces $3.3 Million in Drone Grants for Universities
The largest single grant, of $1.3 million, is designated for Mississippi State University.
U.S., Switzerland Sign Pact to Collaborate on Drone Issues
U.S., Swiss officials say issues surrounding ‘fastest growing segment of civil aviation’ must be addressed…
New Missions
Drones and other new types of air vehicles may hold keys to future safety gains,…
Staying Dry
Operators of DJI Matrice 200 drones should be warned of risks of flying in rain,…
Cover Story, Unmanned Aircraft
From a Distance
The FAA wants to require Remote ID technologies on drones in U.S. airspace.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aircraft
Drone Completes First Beyond-Line-of-Sight Flight Under FAA Rules
A long-range gas-electric drone has completed the first civilian beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight conducted without observers…
News, Emerging Safety Issues, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, AirMail, Unmanned Aircraft
Amazon Seeks Rule Exemptions for Drone-Delivery Flights
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a request by Amazon for exemptions from…
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aircraft
Rising Risks
IATA report sees more drone-associated risks, including scarcity of relevant data.