EASA’s recent proposed ruling that it takes regulatory responsibility for smaller unmanned air vehicles has left national aviation agencies questioning what category of small UAVs they will be left to regulate.
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
Brazil UAS Regulations Ready for 2016 Olympics
As the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro approach, Brazilian authorities are drafting new regulations over the domestic use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Civil Aviation Secretary Rafael Jose Botelho said on Thursday, April 16. Continue reading
Chile has Introduced Drone Regulations
Chile has introduced regulations making it the first country in Latin America to officially allow drone flights. The measure regulates both the public and private use of drones, remote-controlled aircraft whose use has skyrocketed in recent years for uses ranging from military airstrikes to delivering mail. Continue reading
Bechtel Uses UAS Technology in Construction
Bechtel has been granted permission for commercial use of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The permission allows Bechtel to operate UAS technology on projects in the United States to enhance construction processes within the virtual project delivery approach. Continue reading
FAA Summary Grants Speed UAS Exemptions
The “summary grant” process the Federal Aviation Administration used last week to issue 30 Section 333 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is another example of how the agency is using a flexible regulatory approach to accommodate this rapidly evolving technology. Continue reading
FAA Grants 30 New Commercial UAS Exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration has recently approved 30 more commercial unmanned aircraft systems exemptions, bringing the total number of approved operations to 99. Continue reading
FAA Gets 2,000 Comments on Rule Proposals
The Federal Aviation Administration has received over 2,000 comments on its proposed rules for commercial drone flights in the U.S. Continue reading
FAA Approves USAA Request for Test Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved USAA’s request to test how unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, could help speed review of insurance claims from its members following natural disasters. USAA is one of the first insurers to be granted the approval for such testing. Continue reading