ADS-B will give drone operators better situational awareness, making the skies safer for all pilots.
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Researcher seeks pilot input on sharing airspace with drones
A researcher seeks pilot input on flying the same airspace as drones.
ASTM releases first-ever technical report on aviation terminology
The report is designed to reduce confusion while talking about new technologies.
FAA slates series of free drone webinars
The FAA is offering a series of free webinars on unmanned aerial systems, better known as drones. The next webinar, “Recreational Flyers: Fly Safe. Have Fun” is set for 4 p.m. ET on June 27, 2019. Upcoming webinars include: July 18, 2019, 4 p.m. ET: What is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability? Aug. […]
FAA offers $6 million to drone companies
Drone companies must be able to match the FAA’s $6 million.
FAA allows drone with parachute to fly over people
This is the first time a drone waiver has been issued using a standard developed by the industry in collaboration with the FAA.
What goes up…
Adding safety systems, such as a parachute, can go a long way toward increasing the functionality of your drone.
More airspace open for drones
Drone pilots now have access to more than 400 control towers covering nearly 600 airports.
New rules issued for recreational drone pilots
The new rules state that drone pilots “may fly in controlled airspace only at authorized fixed sites.”