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  • FAA update drone, drone news of the week new FAA Administrator, Billy Nolen Acting Administrator BVLOS ARC recommendations FAA ARC BVLOS Flight NOTAM name change new LAANC providers
    FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to Step DownDecember 13, 2024
    Whitaker’s resignation leaves the FAA without a confirmed leader as the agency faces ongoing safety and infrastructure issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. Whitaker’s departure leaves the FAA, already grappling with significant challenges, without a confirmed leader at… Read more: FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to Step Down
  • FAA’s BVLOS Draft Rule at a Critical Crossroads: UpdateNovember 17, 2024
    Industry Leaders Call for Timely Action to Unlock Drone Potential: BVLOS Draft Moves from DOT to OMB The drone industry stands on the verge of significant growth, but bureaucratic delays threaten to stall its progress. A draft rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, currently under review by the White House Office of… Read more: FAA’s BVLOS Draft Rule at a Critical Crossroads: Update
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    FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air MobilityOctober 23, 2024
    Industry Leaders React to New Pilot and Operational Standards as the U.S. Takes a Critical Step Toward Scaling eVTOL and AAM Innovations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent issuance of the final draft of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift aircraft regulations has drawn comment and positive… Read more: FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility
  • SORA-Mate: New Automated Risk Assessment Tool Launched for Drone Operators in Australia and New ZealandSeptember 24, 2024
    Streamlined Compliance and Enhanced Safety for Drone Operations ANRA Technologies and Hover UAV have announced the launch of SORA-Mate, a new automated tool designed to simplify risk assessments for drone operators. The platform is available in Australia, New Zealand, and across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. A Solution for Expanding Drone Operations Drones have become an… Read more: SORA-Mate: New Automated Risk Assessment Tool Launched for Drone Operators in Australia and New Zealand
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    FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation ViolationsAugust 26, 2024
    FAA Takes Steps to Ensure Drone Operators Follow Airspace Regulations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals who violated federal drone regulations between October 2022 and June 2024. These penalties are part of the FAA’s ongoing efforts to ensure that drone operators are aware of and adhere to… Read more: FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations
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    Lisa Ellman Appointed to FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory CommitteeAugust 23, 2024
    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 Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg selected Ellman to represent the commercial drone industry for a two-year… Read more: Lisa Ellman Appointed to FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
  • FAA Drone Symposium 2024
    FAA Drone & AAM Symposium 2024, Key Takeaways and Future Predictions: A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Dawn ZoldiAugust 5, 2024
    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.  If you missed attending, read on for an inside view of the key messages delivered… Read more: FAA Drone & AAM Symposium 2024, Key Takeaways and Future Predictions: A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Dawn Zoldi
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    FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility IntegrationAugust 1, 2024
    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 scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January,… Read more: FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
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    FAA Grants Historic BVLOS Approval for Multiple Operators in DFW AreaJuly 31, 2024
    Zipline and Wing Aviation to Pioneer Package Deliveries Using Advanced UTM Technology in Dallas/Fort Worth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA on Tuesday announced its first-ever approval for beyond visual line of sight drone flights by more than one operator flying in the same airspace. Under the new authorizations Zipline International and Wing… Read more: FAA Grants Historic BVLOS Approval for Multiple Operators in DFW Area
  • North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit RequirementJuly 1, 2024
    Legislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial role… Read more: North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement
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    First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAAJune 12, 2024
    Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups including the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety Association, and others… Read more: First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
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    FAA Reauthorization Bill Paves the Way for eVTOL Flight Integration and Advanced Air MobilityMay 22, 2024
    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 eVTOL industries.) The U.S. has taken a giant step closer toward a future in which… Read more: FAA Reauthorization Bill Paves the Way for eVTOL Flight Integration and Advanced Air Mobility
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    How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. AirspaceMay 21, 2024
    Bill paves the way for integrating UAS into U.S. airspace system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the third in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The bill to reauthorize the FAA, which President Biden… Read more: How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace
  • who will replace Billy Nolen Acting Administrator FAA
    FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 MonthsMay 17, 2024
    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 of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) While… Read more: FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months
  • FAA update drone, drone news of the week new FAA Administrator, Billy Nolen Acting Administrator BVLOS ARC recommendations FAA ARC BVLOS Flight NOTAM name change new LAANC providers
    Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone IndustryMay 16, 2024
    Boosting the Skies: Drone Industry Celebrates FAA Reauthorization Bill By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the first in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) In a move expected to dramatically boost the growth of commercial… Read more: Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry
  • FAA Reauthorization 2023, FAA Reauthorization Extension
    U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024May 15, 2024
    Industry Perspectives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 *Stay tuned for a DRONELIFE exclusive series, explaining FAA Reauthorization for the drone industry The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 today with a strong bipartisan vote of 387 – 26. This decision follows a similarly overwhelming approval… Read more: U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
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    SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID StandardsMarch 15, 2024
    The following article is based upon research by SkySafe.  This article is intended only as general information, as Remote ID technology is a critical building block of larger unmanned traffic management systems (UTM). Find more information on the FAA’s Remote ID policy here; and see the official list of Remote ID compliant aircraft here, where pilots… Read more: SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID Standards
  • FAA updates
    FAA Updates and Open Questions: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS ConferenceMarch 13, 2024
    From the floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference: a panel of FAA representative provide updates and insights for public safety and law enforcement drone community.  Mike O’Shea, FAA Public Safety Liaison; Kerry Fleming, Manager of SOSC; and Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan presented a major update to the B4UFly app, remote ID, and… Read more: FAA Updates and Open Questions: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
  • FAA Reauthorization recreational drones
    FAA Reauthorization Act Enhances Recreational Drone Operations: Key Amendments and Impacts for Flyers and EducatorsFebruary 21, 2024
    New Legislation Expands Recreational Drone Access and Empowers Educational Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The recent passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act through the US Senate Committee included some big news for recreational drone operators, with the Academy of Model Aeronautics announcing that their proposed amendments had been included in the final… Read more: FAA Reauthorization Act Enhances Recreational Drone Operations: Key Amendments and Impacts for Flyers and Educators
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    U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023February 9, 2024
    Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, encompasses a range of measures addressing recent aviation safety concerns and aims to fortify oversight within the aviation industry. A Senate Commerce Committee announcement highlighted the… Read more: U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

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DJI Expands Beyond Drones with New Super-Fast Chargers for Power Storage Systems

Innovative car and solar chargers join the DJI Power Series, offering solutions for RVs, vehicles, and emergency backup systems. by…

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Windracers Introduces ULTRA MK2 Cargo UAV: More Power, Payload, and Efficiency

A New Chapter for Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, at a…

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Inside Ascent AeroSystems: A Revolutionary Approach to Drones

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SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance

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Pioneering the Skies: UAE Approves First Commercial Vertiport for Air Taxis

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