“The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “They get us closer to the day when we will more routinely see drone operations, such as the delivery of packages.”
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Initial drone registrations about to expire
Check your drone registration as a whole slew of them are expiring this month.
Drones rescue more than 500 people worldwide
Drones have found missing people in darkness, helped rescuers plot paths out of hazardous terrain, brought life preservers to people struggling in water, and delivered supplies to stranded people.
Free flight planning for drone hobbyists
The software allows drone pilots to file LAANC authorizations with the FAA. It also includes flight planning tools, such as interactive maps, weather information, and flight logs.
Video: Chinese drone show breaks records
The incredible light show included 3,051 drones, handily beating the former world record of 2,066 drones.
FAA goes beyond drones
The new FAA program called BEYOND will “further advance the safe integration of drones into our national air space.”
Study shows most people don’t know much about drones
The study shows that drones “still appear to be new and somewhat unknown to the vast majority” of people.
Lights! Camera! Action! Cue the drone
The future looks bright for filmmakers to take their film projects to heights they would have only dreamed of just a few years ago.
Able Flight teams with Unmanned Safety Institute
“The inherent requirements of unmanned aviation could provide for significantly greater career opportunities for individuals with some sort of physical disability.”