Category: Department of Transportation
Innovative Drone Program Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Isolated Chesapeake Bay Community
A game-changing drone delivery initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare access for Smith Island’s isolated residents, backed by a $1.76 million U.S. Department of Transportation [more…]
FAA’s BVLOS Drone Regulation Delay Sparks Industry-Wide Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration has missed a critical deadline for publishing regulations on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, potentially stalling industry growth [more…]
Michigan Invests $6 Million in Advanced Aerial Mobility Projects
Michigan is taking a significant step towards becoming a leader in drone and unpiloted aircraft technology. The state has announced a $6 million investment in [more…]
Michigan Invests Millions in Drone Infrastructure to Lead Air Mobility Revolution
Michigan is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of the Drone Industry, as reported by Axios Detroit. The state’s Democratic leadership has [more…]
Texas Man Charged for Flying Drone Near Rangers Playoff Game
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) [more…]
ADOT Deploys Drone to Monitor Pump Stations Ahead of Arizona Monsoon
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm [more…]
Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP [more…]
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Federal Counter-Drone Powers
Lawmakers Seek to Balance Security and Civil Liberties A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would extend the federal government’s [more…]
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and Air Taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT [more…]
Graffiti Wars: Washington Unleashes a High-Tech Drone to Clean Up
Battling Tags from the Sky: A New Drone Enters the Fight In a groundbreaking move to combat graffiti, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has [more…]