By Jenny Beechener “Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) cannot rely on traditional ways of making regulation,” said Giovanni Di Antonio, ENAC Director Technology Innovation, at the
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Category: Emerging regulations
“Local authorities must play significant role in drone industry development” – EU’s Committee of the Regions
The European Committee of the Regions has urged the European Union “to create a clear framework for the drone sector to unlock its full economic
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Europe launches second phase SESAR ECHO project to integrate higher airspace operations
The SESAR3 Joint Undertaking ECHO2 project held its first meeting at Eurocontrol headquarters, continuing the work to develop a European Concept of Higher Airspace Operations.
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India amends drone rules, waives mandatory passport checks for drone pilots
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has officially introduced the Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023 aimed at supporting further industry growth. Among new content, the rules remove
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AUVSI tracks legislative measures, recommends four principles for lawmakers
As a part of its Drone Prepared initiative, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) tracked all legislation regarding drones and Advanced Air Mobility
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Australian regulator approves OVRL drone flights over people using ParaZero safety system
Drone safety systems company ParaZero Technologies, and OVRL, an Australian commercial drone operator and training organization, have announced authorization for drones to operate over populated
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Urban area BVLOS operations require ‘continuous communication with central base’- AirborneRF
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has published a report outlining a plan to create new U-space airspaces in Germany. It includes the
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SESAR AiRMOUR project publishes recommendations for medical drones in manned airspace
SESAR research project AiRMOUR has published deliverable 3.6, ‘The impact of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) scenarios on aviation and future regulations’. The publication captures the
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Joint RTCA/FAA webinar calls for UAM corridors and stronger regulatory framework
On Wednesday, September 13, RTCA presented Webinar audience members from 40 countries with a discussion of FAA’s Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ConOps, version 2.0. Dr.
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US government shutdown averted – AUVSI urges urgent resolution to stalemate
A US government shutdown (https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/faa-faced-imminent-shutdown-unless-senate-agrees-new-reauthorization-package/) has been prevented after Congress passed a temporary measure to continue funding. According to US drone industry association AUVSI published
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