“CNO’s continued success of demonstrating safe and controlled Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations is critical to meet the growing demand for the many use cases of drones including, but not limited to, package delivery, search and rescue operations, infrastructure inspection, and much more,” adds Marcus Hartman, Aviation Operations Senior Manager for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
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One step closer to developing Skyway Range in Oklahoma
Skyway Range is a flight test facility that connects Oklahoma State University’s Unmanned Aircraft Flight Station — currently OAIRE’S primary unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flight test facility — with the Osage Nation Skyway36 Droneport, and eventually link to downtown Tulsa. This corridor will be unique in both its breadth but also in its proximity to an urban center, according to officials.
12 Days of Drones
The FAA is launching a new safety campaign, 12 Days of Drones, to educate people who are giving — and receiving — drones during the upcoming holiday season.
ASA releases online ground school for drone pilots
The virtual test prep course is designed for those who are flying a drone for non-hobby operations, which requires a Remote Pilot Certificate. Earning that certificate requires you to pass an FAA knowledge exam.
Work begins on Emerging Aviation Technology Center
The center, located near Redden, Oklahoma, will serve as a hub for research, development, testing, and evaluation for crewed and uncrewed aerial system technologies, according of officials.
FAA extends Remote ID enforcement date for drone pilots
Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the FAA’s broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. The original deadline was Sept. 16, 2023.
Florida college receives $454,000 grant for drone program
The grant is designed to support the development of a program focused on increasing access to aviation careers for underrepresented students, according to college officials.
Celebrating milestones at The Biggest Little Air Show
The 2023 edition of the Biggest Little Airshow celebrated two milestones for the Hiller Aviation Museum: The museum’s 25th anniversary and the 10th anniversary for this remote-control model aviation air show.
Researchers study near misses between airplanes and drones
Given that most close calls happen within 1.5 miles of a runway approach or departure zone, researchers recommend extending the runway exclusion zone for drones at the ends of high-risk runways from about 1 mile to 3.5 miles.