The FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Remote Pilot: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems is now available from ASA in print format. The ACS details the knowledge and risk management elements for what an applicant must know and consider to earn a Remote Pilot certificate and fly an small unmanned aerial system — also known as a […]
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Video: New small drone rule goes into effect Aug. 29
A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens Aug. 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective, according to officials with the FAA. What do you need to do the take advantage of these opportunities? Aeronautical Knowledge Test One important step you have to take is to obtain your remote pilot […]
7-Eleven teams with Flirtey for first FAA-approved drone delivery to customer’s home
RENO, Nevada — 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Flirtey, an independent drone delivery service, have completed the first fully autonomous drone delivery to a customer’s residence to advance research toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System. The delivery was conducted in celebration of the convenience store chain’s 89th birthday. The goal of advancing […]
Facebook flies full-scale solar-powered Aquila
Facebook — the ubiquitous social network — is determined to connect the entire population of the world to the internet. For remote areas, where traditional infrastructure isn’t possible, Facebook designed Aquila. “When complete, Aquila will be able to circle a region up to 60 miles in diameter, beaming connectivity down from an altitude of more than 60,000 feet […]
Kansas State offers UAS students emergency management training
SALINA, Kansas — The unmanned aircraft systems program on Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is adding to its academic offerings through a new collaboration with a neighboring university. Starting this fall, students in Kansas State Polytechnic’s UAS program will be able to enroll in an emergency management minor taken through Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU), which is […]
Flirtey drone donated to the Smithsonian
The Flirtey drone used to make the first FAA-approved drone delivery in the United States has been accepted into the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, which displays the Space Shuttle Discovery, the SR-71 Blackbird and the first aircraft operated by FedEx. The six-rotor drone delivered medication to a rural medical clinic […]
FAA releases drone registration location data
The FAA has posted a large database showing the city, state and zip code of each registered drone owner. Release of the database responds to a number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted since the new unmanned aircraft registration system began operating on Dec. 21, 2015, according to FAA officials. The FAA is not […]
States using drones to improve safety, collect data and cut costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A growing number of state departments of transportation are leveraging drone technology to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion and save money. According to a March 2016 survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 33 state departments of transportation have or are exploring, researching, testing or using unmanned aerial […]
Drone Flying Course released
WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based certification course for recreational and model drone operators. Recreational/Model Drone Operator Certification is the course for operators who want to achieve a standardized knowledge level in the safe operation of drones, according to company officials. In this course, students will prepare for a final exam by taking a series […]