The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) package delivery operated from their
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Category: Emerging regulations
GUTMA announces two new task forces addressing UTM data exchange and standards alignment
The Global Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) Association GUTMA has announced two new task forces aimed at shaping the future of UTM: USS Data Sharing Agreement:
Read moreFAA updates safety risk management policy, roles and responsibilities for UAS operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated Order 8040.6A relating to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Safety Risk Management (SRM) Policy. The Order establishes the methods by which
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Drone Advisory Council launched to ‘advance drone technology and capabilities’
The US drone industry has launched a Drone Advisory Council (DAC) to champion the cause of drone enthusiasts, professionals, and industry stakeholders, announced during Commercial
Read moreAustralia issues new regulation applicable to operating drones at night
The Civil Aviation Authority of Australia (CASA) has introduced a new regulation applicable to remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS) flying at night. The legislation requires
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EASA proposes new regulatory framework for VTOL operations, invites comment
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the
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Transport Canada authorises IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms BVLOS for wildfires
Transport Canada has authorized drone services company IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires in Canada. This
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DORAI publishes first requirements for drone operators, invites industry input
The Drone Operator Requirements Aero Initiative (DORAI) has published the first requirements to support and help drone manufacturers focus their development efforts. These requirements are
Read moreFAA approves first commercial BVLOS operations in low level airspace by four drone operators
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved commercial beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations for four companies: Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward and Zipline, to conduct drone
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State of Texas introduces drone laws, El Paso International and Aloft provide guidance materials
The State of Texas has approved a new bill that will go into effect September 1, 2023, aimed at enhancing drone safety by restricting flying
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