Regulations
French drone manufacturer DELAIR has announced the release of the UX11 with C6 class marking, allowing BVLOS missions throughout Europe without specific authorization within the framework of the EASA European standard scenario STS-02. 10 years ago, the DT18 designed and manufactured by DELAIR, was the first drone in the world
Regulations
The Current Situation Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as “drones”, embody the technological progress made in several key technology areas, and the constantly growing number of their potential applications holds the promise of supplying substantial societal benefits. The design, production, and the use of UAS, and the associated
Regulations
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has received its first federal approval to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot in command. In a significant step forward, this Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver enables NYPA to conduct fully remote drone
Regulations
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, comprehensive legislation to streamline the approvals process for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights and clear the way for drones to be used for commercial transport of
BVLOS
Autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider Percepto has announced a first-of-its-kind exemption denial from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA’s denial provides cause for the whole industry to celebrate, as for the first time it allows Percepto to operate Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
Commercial
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LVII. Drones will be restricted during the following times and days: Game Day, Sunday, Feb. 12 * Restrictions begin at 11 a.m. MST within two-nautical-miles around the stadium up to 2,000 feet in altitude. * The
Regulations
Percepto, an autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, has announced that Transport Canada has approved Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) to operate Percepto’s drone-in-a-box solution Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at McConnell Lake Control Dam without a visual observer on site, a first in Canada. A BVLOS Special
Regulations
Since authorities announced new reporting and training regulations for drones just over a month ago, 10,000 pilots have already registered. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) is “inundated with applications”, its spokesman Christian Schubert told Keystone-ATS recently. At the end of November, the government said that Switzerland would
Regulations
The US EPA has just published OTM-051 - UAS application of Method 21 for Surface Emissions Monitoring, effectively approving the utilizing the SnifferDRONE method providing a more comprehensive, more effective, and safer means for identifying methane (CH4) leaks over landfills and terrestrial bodies. The new method also provides a means
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The Federal Communications Commission has just proposed new rules that would improve wireless communications on unmanned aircraft systems by allowing access to the 5 GHz band. Building off a 2020 report advocating for UAS access to the 5030-5091 MHz licensed spectrum, FCC officials look to bolster the capabilities of UAS
Regulations
Drone technology has seen massive growth in recent years, with countries around the world scrambling to pass regulations governing their use. Russia has been no exception, with several new laws passed recently governing everything from commercial drone use to law enforcement applications. While some have criticized these new laws as
Regulations
Percepto, an autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allowed operators to use Percepto’s drone-in-a-box solution to perform highly automated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (HA BVLOS) inspection and monitoring operations at a large Texas solar power plant. The drone operations are