On 17 June 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to uphold a US$2.8 million penalty against HobbyKing, a drone distributor, for selling communications devices for drones that used frequencies the...more
While technology has progressed quickly, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policymaking has lagged behind. Commercial drones efficiently and safely inspect our nation’s infrastructure, deliver medical and other supplies, and...more
6/11/2021
/ Airspace ,
Aviation Industry ,
Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Safety Standards ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
On November 20, 2020, the FAA published the first batch of proposed airworthiness standards for type certification of six different unmanned aircraft system (UAS) models for public comment....more
As unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are employed in an ever-expanding number of industries and use cases, demand for access to radiofrequency spectrum to support UAS operations has increased. ...more
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or drones) are increasingly popular in the United States and around the world. While most UAS operators operate safely and comply with relevant laws, growing security and privacy concerns over...more
On 21 August 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a Call for White Papers to identify eligible manufacturers, vendors, and integrators of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drone) detection and/or...more
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or drones) have become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world. While the vast majority of UAS operators operate safely and in compliance with relevant laws, growing...more
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its effects on the operations of companies and public health facilities, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a guidance document for DOT-regulated...more
When Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September, 2017, it destroyed 90 percent of the cell sites on the island; knocking out most communication with the outside world and significantly hampering relief effort. ...more
3/30/2020
/ Aviation Industry ,
CARES Act ,
Commercial Use ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Drones ,
Essential Functions ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Logistics ,
Relief Measures ,
Supply Chain ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
White House doors now open to meeting with stakeholders about drone Remote ID -
In a much anticipated development, the Department of Transportation has just sent to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory...more
9/19/2019
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Commercial Use ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Drones ,
Electronic Identification ,
National Security ,
OIRA ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Scope of Review ,
Tracking Systems ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Canada’s drone industry is taking off. Like its neighbor to the south, the commercial remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) industry is growing quickly. In Canada, the industry has doubled in size every two years over the...more
6/25/2019
/ Airspace ,
Canada ,
Certifications ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
New Rules ,
Part 107 ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Safety Standards ,
Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Evolving Space Launch Industry and the Need for Streamlined Regulations -
Commercial space launches have recently skyrocketed in quantity and complexity and the economic impact of these changes will be substantial....more
6/7/2019
/ Aerospace ,
Comment Period ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Jurisdiction ,
Licensing Rules ,
NPRM ,
Outer Space ,
Public Safety ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Safety Standards
The benefits of commercial drones are substantial. However, current rules limit the commercial marketplace from being able to take advantage of some of drone technology’s most obvious safety and efficiency benefits....more
On 15 October 2018, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) opened a public consultation on proposed airworthiness standards for the certification of small electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The EASA...more
10/29/2018
/ Aircraft ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Aviation Industry ,
Certification Requirements ,
Electric Vehicles ,
EU ,
Public Consultations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology Sector
The commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) market is taking off in the United States and around the world. Recent innovations have transformed what used to be considered toys into powerful tools that provide...more
Companies in a range of industries — from real estate, to agriculture, to Hollywood film production and beyond — are using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to improve operations or services. Most operators can accomplish their...more
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing to bring a $2.8 million penalty against HobbyKing for marketing drone-attachable audio/video (AV) transmitters that operate on unauthorized frequencies....more
In a major development for the commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drone) industry, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, announced the first round of participants in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s...more
5/10/2018
/ Airspace ,
Aviation Industry ,
Commercial Use ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Drones ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Public Safety ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Tribal Governments ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Virtually all industries are being reshaped with the use of Artificial Intelligence and advanced machine-learning.
Everything from healthtech to self-driving vehicles, to education and smart homes, drones and space, social...more
4/4/2018
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Asia Pacific ,
Connected Cars ,
Connected Items ,
Drones ,
Ethics ,
Export Controls ,
FinTech ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Outer Space ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Robotics ,
Satellites ,
Smart Devices ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Last year, for the first time, the FAA broadly authorized commercial drones here in the United States. Since that time, the commercial drone industry has grown to a level few could have imagined only a couple of years ago. ...more
This week, the White House announced a new pilot program to further integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) into the National Airspace System (NAS) and to enable development of new UAS technologies for use in a...more
10/27/2017
/ Airspace ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Regulatory Standards ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector ,
Tribal Governments ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Drones are the future of transportation and information technology. Recent innovations have transformed what used to be considered toys into powerful tools that provide substantial safety and efficiency benefits to commercial...more
8/15/2017
/ Airspace ,
Cable Television Providers ,
CNN ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Part 107 ,
Section 333 Exemption ,
Technology Sector ,
Traditional News ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Waivers
In the last few weeks, both houses of Congress have released draft FAA Reauthorization bills to continue FAA funding which runs out this fall. While the House bill’s proposal to privatize air traffic control in the United...more
7/18/2017
/ Airspace ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Safety ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology Sector ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
In Europe, the United States and countries around the world, drone technology is advancing rapidly, and what used to be considered toys are quickly becoming powerful commercial tools that can provide enormous benefits in...more
In a ruling issued last Friday, the the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the FAA’s Registration Rule for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) that are operated for recreational...more