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
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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
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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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
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Certifications ,
Commercial Use ,
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Part 107 ,
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Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) ,
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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
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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
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
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
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Federal Pilot Programs ,
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Tribal Governments ,
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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
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Asia Pacific ,
Connected Cars ,
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Export Controls ,
FinTech ,
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Life Sciences ,
Outer Space ,
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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