Regulations
FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration
The program funds companies working with FAA-designated UAS Test Sites to test and evaluate technologies that support safe drone integration
Regulations
Regulations
US States Challenge FAA Environmental Review of Commercial Drone Package Rules
For now, the drone case sits before the Second Circuit, with the states asking the court to force the FAA back to the drawing board on its environmental analysis.
Military
Man Charged for Planning to Torch UK Drone Factories
Russia's embassy in London has not commented on the case. Cammidge was remanded in custody and will appear again in court to enter a plea in January, with the trial due to take place at Winchester Crown Court in April.
Regulations
SESAR DiFeRent CORUS Meets to Establish Digital Flight Rules to Integrate UAS into European Airspace
The participants discussed the current state of flight rules and the need for new approaches that enable Advanced Air Mobility and UAS to operate safely, while helping regulation keep pace with evolving operational needs.
Regulations
Chinese Tourist Arrested Flying Drone Over NASA's Kennedy Space Center
He was released on personal recognizance in U.S. District Court, placed on pretrial supervision, and ordered to surrender his passport, which was issued by the People's Republic of China
Military
Rheinmetall's LUNA NG Gets Provisional Type Approval
The provisional airworthiness certificate for the LUNA NG allows a European military drone to be seamlessly integrated into regular, restricted airspace.
Regulations
Major Expansion of FAA BEYOND Programme to Advance Drone Innovation
The FAA will double the programme’s current size by selecting up to eight additional state, local, tribal and territorial entities to serve as lead participants, significantly expanding advanced drone operations across the country.
Regulations
Presidential Proclamation Adjusts Imports of UAS and Components into the USA
Businesses importing UAS and UAS components may face significant new duty exposure, with rates ranging from 25% to 100% depending on annex placement, product weight, functionality and origin.
Regulations
EUROCAE Opens Consultations on Detect & Avoid Traffic
The objective is to specify a proportionate risk based standard for Detect & Avoid against conflicting traffic which will support a performance based regulation for non-segregated RPAS operation.
C-UAS
Pentagon Issues New C-UAS Handbook
The Pentagon has published a practical handbook designed to help audiences across government, industry and academia better understand and counter the drone threat.
Regulations
ASTM Issues Proposed Drone Material Guide
The proposed guide will establish a framework for tracing and authenticating unmanned aerial system components.
Regulations
Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the American Drone Manufacturing Act
"China didn't become dominant in the drone market by accident, and we're not going to reclaim that ground by sitting on the sidelines,"