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.
Why should pilots learn about drones?
Why should pilots learn about drones?
More than 100,000 remote pilot certificates issued
The FAA has hit a milestone, issuing 100,000 remote pilot certificates in just two years.
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.
One step closer to integrating drones into the National Airspace System
NASA’s remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft, based at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, successfully flew its first mission in the National Airspace System without a safety chase aircraft on June 12, 2018. This historic flight moves the United States one step closer to normalizing unmanned aircraft operations in the airspace used by commercial […]
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 […]