The Unmanned Safety Institute’s safety certification curriculum will be the basis for the Buena Vista High School program. Once complete, students will have earned an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate and an industry-recognized safety certification.
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Remote Pilot Certification Standards updated
The Remote Pilot ACS provides the aeronautical knowledge standards for remote pilot certification in the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) category. This ACS incorporates and supersedes the previous Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-10A.
Free recurrent training courses for drone pilots online
Drone pilots who have Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification can now take their required training courses for free online at the FAA Safety Team website. The training ensures that pilots have the knowledge necessary to operate in accordance with the Operations Over People rule when it becomes effective on April 21, 2021.
uAvionix ping200X certified
ping200X, which combines a Mode S Transponder, ADS-B Out, and an altitude encoder, is certified for use on drones, general aviation, and defense aircraft.
Developing drones for humanitarian aid
Air Serv International has partnered with the University of Michigan to develop a drone specifically designed for humanitarian missions.
Final drone rules go into effect in April
The final rules requiring remote identification of drones and allowing some flights over people, over moving vehicles, and at night under certain conditions go into effect April 21, 2021.
Five airports selected to test drone detection systems
The research at the airports in Washington, Alabama, Ohio, New York and New Jersey will lead to the implementation of new technologies that will make airports safer for passengers and manned aircraft. Researchers plan to test at least 10 technologies or systems at these airports.
Free webinar on FAA’s latest changes on drone regulation
The free webinar, slated for Feb. 25, will cover remote identification of unmanned aircraft, operations over people, operations at night and requirements for recurrent training for remote pilots.
Remote ID part of new FAA rules for drones
“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.”