Category: Department of Transportation
NV5 Secures $10M Drone Mapping Contract to Boost North Carolina Infrastructure
NV5, a leader in tech-enabled engineering solutions, has landed a two-year, $10 million contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to deliver advanced [more…]
Michigan Drone Delivery Project Lands Second State Grant of $950,000
A pioneering drone delivery project in northern Michigan has landed its second significant state funding infusion, cementing the Grand Traverse area’s status as a premier [more…]
Blueflite’s Drone Logistics Expansion in Lafayette, LA, Set to Transform Emergency Healthcare
In a groundbreaking move for medical logistics, Blueflite, a trailblazer in Drone Technology, has chosen Lafayette, Louisiana, as its new expansion hub, backed by a [more…]
NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System
NASA is stepping up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, potentially revolutionizing drone operations across industries. [more…]
Could Drones Deliver Your Prescription? MassDOT’s Tests Suggest It’s Possible
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is exploring a future where drones could deliver prescriptions directly to your door. This week, the department announced a [more…]
Georgia to Ban Chinese Drones in Major Security Push
Georgia Lawmakers Push Drone Regulations, Targeting Chinese Manufacturers and Public Safety Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, with bipartisan support focusing [more…]
Philadelphia Drone Pilot Faces Historic FAA Enforcement
In a significant enforcement action, a Philadelphia drone operator has been permanently banned from flying drones in the United States following alleged violations of Federal [more…]
Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent [more…]
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…]