The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a survey of recreational and commercial UAS operators who have registered under Section 349 and Part 107.
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Category: UAS traffic management news
“Mobile phone operators on course to providing the complete CNS/UTM infrastructure” – latest Connected Skies webinar
Any uncertainties about what role mobile network operators (MNOs) will play in the future UAS traffic management (UTM) sector were quickly resolved in GUTMA’s latest
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Transport Canada seeks feedback on proposed amendment to regulations for routine BVLOS operations
Transport Canada has posted a new Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) to update Canadian regulations to allow for routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
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Embry-Riddle research finds most drones in controlled airspace lack FAA approval and a third fly too high
An Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University research study published in International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace (IJAAA) reveals that aircraft are too often forced to share
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US Army includes counter drone technology in phase two of its xTechSearch 5 selection process
Fortem Technologies reports selection by the US Army as part of the xTechSearch 5 search for innovative technology. xTechSearch allows selected private sector companies to
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European police forces select DroneShield counter drone product
DroneShield reports its DroneGun Tactical product has been selected as the preferred solution by the European Union police forces following a competitive tender. The selection
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INVOLI launches drone tracker compatible with latest remote identification standards
Swiss drone platform provider INVOLI has launched a drone tracker which complies with the Remote ID standard created by ASTM International (formerly known as American
Read moreSwitzerland establishes aviation data exchange hub for safe drone operations
Swiss air navigation service provider skyguide, and automation company AirMap, in partnership with the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA), have announced the operational
Read moreEurocae issues draft RPAS system safety assessment criteria for open consultation
European standards agency Eurocae has issued a draft document prepared by Working Group WG-105 SG-41 “RPAS System Safety Assessment Criteria” for open consultation. The draft
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Estonia deploys drone management system first tested in SESAR GOF U-space trials
Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) is working with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer, Threod Systems, and technology provider Frequentis, to support Estonian blue-light forces with
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