June 09, 2019
Getting BVLOS off the Ground with 91.113
The FAA has been trying to streamline drone processes: Low-altitude authorization and notification capability speeds…
April 26, 2019
Iris Automation Releases Detect-and-Avoid for Drones
Iris Automation has released a commercially available avoid-and-detect solution for Part 107 drones, dubbed Casia.…
April 18, 2019
FAA Reviewing Comments En Route to Implementing New Drone Rule
The public comment period closed this week on the FAA's proposed rule change to allow…
January 17, 2019
FAA’s New Unmanned Traffic Management System in Testing
The FAA is undertaking a research initiative with partners including Harris Corporation, the University of…
September 25, 2018
FAA: How You Can Fly Drones in Crowded Areas
The FAA is wary of providing waivers to its rule preventing drone flight over people…
September 05, 2018
FAA: How to Fly High Under Part 107
If you want an FAA waiver to fly a Part 107 unmanned aircraft system (UAS)…
August 27, 2018
Getting Beyond the FAA’s Part 107 BVLOS Waiver Application
There are several guidelines all drones operating in U.S. airspace must follow, such as remaining…
August 07, 2018
FAA: Why Most Drone Rule Waiver Applications Crash and Burn
Most waiver requests submitted to the FAA's commercial drone operations regulations are denied. Only 16%…
March 19, 2018
Cheetah Air Gets Approved for Night Activity, Enabling 24/7 Drone Deliveries
Cheetah Air can now use its drones to deliver packages 24 hours a day thanks to…
March 06, 2018
Near-Instant Nationwide Drone Use Authorization on the Way
The FAA has heard the complaints about slow bureaucracy. It knows an agency needs to…
