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The Federal Aviation Administration and NASA are discussing a joint approach to introducing small drones into the airspace that could give the space agency a larger role in the effort. NASA’s Ames Research Center is already leading the development of an Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management, or UTM, system
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FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force, which includes AAAE among its members, has completed its final day of meetings. The group focused on reaching a consensus on a recommended process for registration, according to FAA. The discussions included how an operator might prove a UAS is
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A deal has been struck on using satellites to track flights, which could prevent a repeat of the mystery that surrounded the disappearance of flight MH370 in March 2014. Countries reached an accord at a conference hosted by the UN’s International Telecommunication Union that aimed to improve on the
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The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Danish Transport and Construction Agency are now joining forces to support and promote the development of technological and infrastructural solutions that will ensure the effective and safe use of drones. "By entering into this collaboration, the Danish Transport and Construction Agency
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The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force has completed its second day of work on Wednesday. The discussion focused on developing and recommending a registration process, how to prove the UAS is registered and how to mark a UAS. The discussion about the registration process focused on the type
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On November 2nd 2015, Drone Safe Register was launched. This new directory was founded by Mark Boyt, a West Sussex businessman and CAA approved drone pilot. Mark wanted to create a platform for both professional CAA approved drone pilots to register themselves and their services, and for businesses and the
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The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force completed its first day of work. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta kicked off the Task Force with remarks that outlined the group's objectives and expectations. The FAA briefed participants on the current statutory requirements and international obligations for aircraft registration before
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Numerous businesses today are choosing to outsource their drone operations to professional operators. This is one of the significant observations in a new white paper, “Contracting With and Between UAS Operators” published this week by Global Aerospace, an international aviation and aerospace insurance provider, and Dentons, an international law firm
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the membership of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force. Earl Lawrence, Director of the FAA’s UAS Integration Office, and Dave Vos of Google X will co-chair the group. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx and Administrator Huerta
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Drone Crew has received its Remote Operator Certificate (ROC) from SACAA on 23 October 2015, and is now fully licensed to operate (RPAS) drones in South Africa.Drone Crew (Pty) Ltd is the first fully licensed RPAS (drone) operator in the South African film industry, and the 3rd fully licensed
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently joined the trend of using drones for delivering products. The move of the world's largest retailer came amid the growing race with online competitors such as Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google. On Monday, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. asked the U.S.
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South Africa's Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has granted approval to the Rocketmine Division of Public Display Technologies (PDT) for the commercial operation of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) - drones - for several key South African business sectors, including mining, agriculture and construction. The approval sees PDT become