The FAA’s pilot program to integrate drones in the National Airspace System took some giant steps in August.
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FAA grants nearly 2,000 waivers for drones
The FAA has issued close to 2,000 waivers for drone operations in just two years.
New partnership links drone pilots with jobs
A new partnership will help students who complete the Unmanned Safety Institute’s certification programs find jobs.
Why should pilots learn about drones?
Why should pilots learn about drones?
Drone light show added to Oshkosh night air show
100 lighted drones will take part in AirVenture Oshkosh’s two night airshows.
FAA warns against drone registration schemes
The FAA is warning drone owners about people offering to “help” register their drones with the agency.
FAA launches drone pilot survey
If you fly a drone (not a toy) the FAA wants to hear from you. Results of the 10-minute anonymous survey will drive future FAA services for drone operators.
University adds graduate certificate in UAS cybersecurity
SALINA – Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus will offer a new program for individuals interested in cybersecurity of unmanned aircraft systems. A graduate certificate in unmanned aircraft systems information assurance is being launched in fall 2018. Students will learn how to protect UAS from cyberattacks and understand information assurance risk assessment principles applicable to UAS […]
Airspace has never been more valuable, and will never again be this cheap
Lately, I’ve had two images stuck in my head. The first is an Interstate highway overwhelmed by gridlock. The second is a graph of the population of the United States. As the population continues to climb, real estate continues to increase in value. Along with population increases come surface transportation challenges. Unless we annex Canada […]