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Category: Emerging regulations
UK Law Commission publishes recommendations on law changes to drone/eVTOL autonomous operations
The UK’s Law Commission has published the conclusion of its review of the law relating to aviation autonomy and issued recommendations for reform of the
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EASA and Eurocontrol outline electronic conspicuity use cases to integrate crewed and uncrewed traffic
The European Aviation Safety Agency and Eurocontrol, together with aviation stakeholders, have jointly developed two use case descriptions for the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC)
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China’s People’s Police University launches degree course in low-altitude economy safety, security
China’s Weixin news agency reports China’s Ministry of Education has approved the addition of a low-altitude safety management major to the Chinese People’s Police University.
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Australia introduces AusSORA for complex drone operations
Following a consultation period, Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has published Advisory Circular (AC) 101-06 (AusSORA), which sets the method for assessing complex drone operations
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New Zealand aims to boost UAS use as it updates civil aviation rules
New Zealand has launched an update programme for its national civil aviation rules, comprising 23 projects. These include measures to boost the use of uncrewed
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Proposed legislation will allow US critical infrastructure sites to shoot down drones
US Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has introduced S. 4380 bill which will give critical infrastructure sites the legal authority to take down unauthorized drones. “The
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European Commission seeks feedback on new aviation strategy – drones and eVTOLs included
The European Commission has launched work on an EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and is inviting the public and industry stakeholders to share their feedback through a call
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CASA seeks feedback on drone operations over people proposals
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking feedback on a draft policy for drone operations over or near people. The proposed policy aims to
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UK government outlines regulatory workplan for speeding BVLOS operations and eVTOL integration
UK transport minister Heidi Alexander has highlighted the UK government’s new aviation priorities, including enabling routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights and
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