Category Archives: Regulatory Matters

The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) and the Australian Certified UAV Operators (ACUO) have announced an exciting new chapter for the uncrewed systems industry in Australia, uniting under a single banner to better represent and advocate for the sector. Effective immediately, AAUS will serve as the peak body for the uncrewed systems industry, while ACUO, after years of valuable contributions, will formally cease operations. Continue reading →

The Japan Standards Association (JSA) has announced the issuance of a Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) for drone service providers to define the processes and requirements necessary to ensure a certain level of quality in the services they provide. Continue reading →

Drone operators wanting to fly in the airspace around Southampton Airport can now benefit from a digital flight approval service, NATS Services has announced. Continue reading →

– EASA has just released the updated Guidelines for UAS operations in the open and specific category, which now include best practices for drone flights over railways in the open category. Continue reading →

Drone operators can now more easily access the airspace around Aberdeen International Airport, thanks to a digital flight approval service unveiled by the air traffic management service, NATS Services. Continue reading →

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a roadmap for a future in which drones carry out tasks like transporting specialised chemotherapy drugs to hospitals, mail to remote locations and even carrying defibrillators to emergencies. Continue reading →