Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director and Global UAS Expert to Contribute to Aviation Safety The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Ellman, has been appointed to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). U.S. Department of...
Reflections on the FAA Drone & AAM Symposium DRONELIFE is honored to post this Op-Ed by industry thought leader Dawn Zoldi on the conversations and results from the recent FAA Drone and AAM Symposium, sponsored by the FAA and AUVSI....
FAA’s Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the...
Finding FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Made Easier with New Online Map With the arrival of summer, drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more outdoor activities. As drone flying gains popularity, it’s crucial for pilots to adhere to FAA regulations, including the...
New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of...
Updated App Offers Enhanced Flight Planning, Advanced Tools, and Flight Approval Services The Netherlands’ favorite flight planning app, GoDrone, has been re-launched with a suite of new features, upgrades, and data sets. Developed and powered by Altitude Angel, the world’s...
The Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston today hosted attendees, exhibitors and speakers from around the world and most industrial sectors. At the DRONERESPONDERS co-located event, FAA experts were on hand to discuss the current environment in public safety,...
GAO Urges FAA and DHS to Enhance Support and Develop Network-Based Solutions for Effective Drone Identification and Safety Compliance By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the agency found that...
FAA reauthorization paves way for eVTOL flights By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the last in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and...
FAA Reauthorization Bill Mandates Final Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Flights to Boost Industry Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the second in a series of articles on how the recent passage...