By Jenny Beechener Three developments are necessary before drone operations become economically viable according to Bala Ganesh Vice President Advanced Technology Group, UPS Flight Forward.
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Category: Emerging regulations
FAA issues guide to Tactical BVLOS waivers to assist first responders with emergency drone operations
To support the approval of “Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight” operations, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a guide to TBVLOS waivers,
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US government issues advisory document describing legal framework applicable to counter drone technology
The Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have issued an
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New global UAM/AAM trade association for communities and industry launches
The Civic Air Transport Association (www.CIVATAglobal.org) has started work today supporting rural and city authorities to assess, manage and adopt increasingly complex unmanned air system
Read moreEurocae expands activities of UAS standards committee
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the European standards agency Eurocae has expanded deliverables by WG-105, the working group responsible for developing Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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European standards bodies update common road map for standards development
Three European standards bodies: the European Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Standards Coordination Group (EUSCG); and European Air Traffic Management (ATM) Standards Coordination Group (EASCG); and
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EASA publishes “user-friendly” explanation of rules relating to drone operations
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a first set of frequently asked questions on the EASA website. This covers drones’ operations in the
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“Lack of standards slowing down UTM implementation” – Altitude Angel seminar
By Jenny Beechener A lack of industry standards in areas such as service quality, reliability and drone identification is hampering the deployment of UTM services
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EASA publishes proposed standards for certification of light drones
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a proposal of airworthiness standards for the certification of the vast majority of light unmanned aircraft.
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African Drone Forum supports harmonised regulations across the continent
The African Drone Forum is reviewing regulations pertaining to Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Africa, with a view to have them harmonised across the continent, according
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