FAA Extends the Compliance Deadline for Remote ID Rule to March
This week the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that drone pilots who are unable to comply with the Remote ID Rule broadcast requirement will have until March 16, 2024, to equip...
More BVLOS Drone Operations Approved by FAA
Two more companies will conduct drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved UPS Flight Forward and uAvionix for this type of operation in...
FAA and Industry Leaders Discuss Responsible Use of AI and Machine Learning for Drone Technology
At the recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Symposium (co-hosted by AUVSI), FAA Deputy Regional Administrator Deb Sanning discussed the impact of autonomy and AI, human/machine integration, and the strategies for...
FAA UAS Remote ID Rule and the Insurance Industry Data Use Case
As more and more unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones) hit the skies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the UAS Remote Identification (RID) Rule to increase airspace safety and security....
Drone Data Marketplace Assists in Assessing Flood Risk and Better Disaster Response
Globhe Drones, based in Sweden, provides a subscription model platform for businesses to access data from about 8,000 drone operators in 134 countries. Globhe’s drone data marketplace gathers aerial imagery and...
Students Are Buying Drones. Is Your Campus Prepared?
The holiday season is here again, and many university students will return in January sporting a brand-new drone. Drones have come a long way from the unwieldy radio-controlled (RC) copters of...
Chula Vista Policy to Protect Residents from Certain Surveillance Technology
The City Council of Chula Vista, California (in the San Diego metropolitan area), announced a new policy governing how city law enforcement can use technology to protect residents from data collected...
More Autonomous Big Rigs Needed on the Road: Why Start There?
Many trucks on the freeway already drive themselves -with an operator on board. These trucks operate smoothly and safely with little to no human intervention. Such vehicles are capable of knowing...
Soaring Eagle Technologies Obtains Nationwide BVLOS Drone Waiver from FAA
This week, Soaring Eagle Technologies, a drone data collection company that provides services for critical infrastructure in the U.S., received one of the first beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) waivers from the Federal Aviation...
NFL Urges Lawmakers to Address Drone Threats and Nefarious Actors
Cathy Lanier, the Chief Security Officer for the National Football League (NFL), is concerned about unauthorized drones flying above stadiums during games and the potential for accidents or even a mass...