Category: FAA
Philly Drone Life: A Sky-High Legal Battle Over Reckless Flying
The U.S. Government vs. Philly Drone Life The case of Michael DiCiurcio, a South Philadelphia drone enthusiast known as Philly Drone Life, has once again [more…]
MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing
Breaking New Ground in Autonomous Aerial Logistics MightyFly, a pioneering company in the autonomous cargo aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone as the first [more…]
FAA Expands Drone Integration with New Service Supplier Applications
A New Era for Drone Operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to broaden the horizons for drone integration into U.S. airspace by opening [more…]
Should Flying Drones Near Sports Stadiums Be Illegal?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes strict flight restrictions around sports stadiums, banning all flights below 3,000 feet within 3.5 miles of certain sports games. [more…]
New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), [more…]
NYPA Expands Drone Program with FAA Waiver for BVLOS Ops
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced a significant expansion of its drone program, having obtained a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) [more…]
Drones Pose Challenges to Airport Safety and Security
Unauthorized drones near airports have become a significant concern for aviation safety and security. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits these flights due to the [more…]
Zipline Drones Poised for Takeoff in US Cities
Delivery Drones Set to Revolutionize Urban Logistics In a recent interview with IEEE Spectrum’s Stephen Cass, Zipline co-founder and CTO Keenan Wyrobek shared exciting updates [more…]
FAA Updates Drone Guidelines with Help from Virginia Tech Researchers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently updated its compliance guidelines for drones flying over people, with significant contributions from engineers at Virginia Tech. The new [more…]
FAA’s Remote ID for Drones is Here to Stay! Are You Ready?
The FAA’s discretionary enforcement period for Remote ID is now over. This means that all drones requiring registration or already registered must have Remote ID. [more…]
