Policy & Regulatory News & Articles

sUAS Parachute Achieves Drone Safety Certification

ParaZero outlines how the company’s SafeAir Mavic 3 drone safety system completed ASTM F3322-22 testing, validating mechanical integrity of the system under the required conditions

Jul 11, 2024
UAV Communications Provider Now ISO 9001 Certified

TrellisWare has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System, verifying the company’s commitment to producing high-quality UAV communications services

Jul 05, 2024
Quality Assurance Certification for UAV Camera Gimbals Manufacturer

ISO 9001 certification has verified Trillium Engineering’s quality and reliability, reflecting the company’s commitment to improvement, efficiency, and user service

Jul 01, 2024
Volatus Aerospace & Drone Delivery Canada Announce Merger of Equals

A new merger of equals between Volatus Aerospace and Drone Delivery Canada aims to combine the strengths & capabilities of both companies under experienced industry leaders

May 23, 2024
Aerobits Announces Price Reduction on Remote ID Modules

A significant price reduction by Aerobits makes it easier than ever to equip drones with advanced identification technology

May 22, 2024
Industrial Drone Approved for Washington Landfill Inspections

The SnifferDRONE™ performs inspections 50% faster and reduces technician's exposure to hazards, while improving the effectiveness of detecting methane emissions and the sources of land-based leaks

May 22, 2024
Iridium Connected Drones Offer a Path Forward for Monitored BVLOS Operations

The FAA’s first waiver for BVLOS commercial operations granted to AATI's fixed-wing AiRanger, enabled by Iridium's global L-Band satellite connectivity, demonstrates that Iridium satellite C2 capabilities can meet large drone BVLOS waiver requirements

May 21, 2024
Drone & eVTOL Component Manufacturer Adopts EN9100 Aerospace Standard

Embention incorporates SO9001 and EN9100 certifications into the drone and airtaxi market bringing traditional aviation quality standards to these rapidly growing sectors

May 21, 2024
BVLOS Commercial Drone Delivery Prospects Advance with FAA Application Approval

The FAA’s acceptance of Drone Express’ Part 135 Application marks a significant step in the future of delivery logistics, paving the way for BVLOS commercial drone delivery

May 15, 2024
Large Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Receives Flight Corridor Approval

The Cento aircraft, MightyFly’s large autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft for expedited logistics, has already begun flight testing using an FAA approved flight corridor of up to 5,000 ft in altitude between the New Jerusalem and Byron Airports in California

May 13, 2024
FAA Permits UAS for BVLOS Pipeline Surveillance

The FAA has authorized AATI, working with CPL, to utilize the AiRanger Unmanned Aircraft System’s (UAS) detect and avoid (DAA) technology for pipeline surveillance in the San Joaquin Valley

May 08, 2024
Data-Safe Drone Introduced by Upteko

Recognising the advantages of drones in delivering data-driven insights across multiple industries, Upteko has developed the LARK drone with a focus on ensuring the integrity and safety of drone-collected data

May 07, 2024
uAvionix to Scale C-Band Frequency Management for Regional UAS

In a significant step toward UAS commercialization, uAvionix has been awarded an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract to scale C-Band frequency management for UAS communications to a regional level

Apr 18, 2024
Wingcopter Delivery Drone Begins Type Certification Process in Japan

Wingcopter supported by ITOCHU Corporation has been accepted to begin the type certification process for the 198 delivery drone under the unmanned aircraft class-1 type certification by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau

Apr 11, 2024
Digital License Plate for Drones Policy in Full Effect

The FAA has ended the discretionary enforcement policy on Drone ID with effect from March 16th 2024

Mar 25, 2024
NUAIR Receives Civil Flight Authority for BVLOS Operations

The FAA has given NUAIR the autonomy to continue offering white glove uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) testing services beyond visual line of sight in the state of New York and beyond

Feb 23, 2024
NATO Selects Dronetag for DIANA Program

Dronetag is set to receive funding from the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) to advance its cutting-edge technologies, specifically designed for enhancing safety and efficiency in the European airspace

Dec 13, 2023
Air Traffic Management Unit License Granted to Vega UTM

High Lander’s Vega UTM is a software-only solution that creates control tower regions to monitor and display aerial activity within these regions in real time

Dec 07, 2023
High Lander to Provide UTM Across Israel

The eighteen-month initiative using High Lander’s Vega UTM platform is reportedly the first instance that accessing a UTM network has become a regulatory necessity

Sep 22, 2023
F3322 ASTM Certification for First Responder sUAS

Archer First Response Systems has completed F3322-22 ASTM certification, using Drone Rescue System’s DRS-25 parachute recovery system on Freefly’s Alta X, for first response drone deployment operations

Jul 31, 2023
FAA Approves Noise Certification Standard For Optimus1EX Drone

The approval for the Airobotics Optimus-1EX drone system signifies the final stage in the process to secure FAA Type Certification for complex aerial missions in urban environments in the US

Jul 14, 2023
FAA Waiver Awarded to Scale Shielded BVLOS Commercial Drone Operations

The new FAA waiver allows Percepto to operate drones BVLOS, close to structures without ground-based systems, providing scalability for the industry and cost-savings for customers

May 11, 2023
New Remote ID Solution Launched for Aeromodelers

Dronetag launched its new Basic Solution Remote ID to help amateur pilots easily upgrade their drones to fly in compliance with new FAA rules

May 11, 2023
Civil Flight Authority for New York UAS Test Site

The FAA has granted New York’s 50-mile drone corridor test site new civil authority to advance the research, development, and commercialization of BVLOS UAS & AAM operations

Apr 06, 2023
New Drone Operations Package Announced

The Thales ScaleFlyt team has unveiled new features with the release of the ‘Essential package’ for the ScaleFlyt drone operations management platform

Feb 14, 2023
Moonrock Insurance Now Provides Coverage for Non-Standard Drone Operations

Moonrock has partnered with Apollo to provide insurance capacity for all non-standard drone operations, including BVLOS, heavy lift drones, swarm displays and crop spraying

Feb 01, 2023
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