Category Archives: Publications

UAS Integration into Civil Airspace

Academic publishing company John Wiley & Sons, Inc.has just published a 207-page book entitled UAS Integration into Civil Airspace: Policy, Regulations and Strategy which examines the current state of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) airspace access and integration around the world, focusing on the efforts that have produced a regulatory response to the demand for access. Continue reading

AeroVironment Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report

AeroVironment, Inc. announced the publication of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing the company’s environmental, social and governance achievements to date and its commitment to developing sustainable products, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and pursuing continuous improvement in environmental performance for the future. Continue reading

Virginia Tech Survey Shows People Love Drone Deliveries

Christiansburg, Virginia, a town of roughly 22,000 people, is the site of the most advanced residential drone delivery trial in the United States, launched by the Alphabet subsidiary Wing in October 2019. Virginia Tech researchers conducted a survey in November 2020 to assess the community’s sentiment. Continue reading

Deterrence by Detection: A Key Role for UAS in Great Power Competition

According to a new study by Washington’s Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), the fleet of high-flying, long-endurance unmanned aircraft operated by the United States and its allies could be a vital hedge against efforts by Russia and China to expand their borders and influence. Continue reading