The European Commission’s future air traffic management initiative has only one-third of the budget required to carry out the full integration of remotely piloted air systems (RPAS) into European airspace, a senior representative has acknowledged.
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
Unmanned Systems Canada Releases Canadian Civil UAS 2014 Report
Unmanned Systems Canada has just released its report Canadian Civil UAS 2014. The report, developed with funding from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), provides insight into the growth and potential of the UAS sector in Canada.
ICAO to Stage First Global RPAS Symposium
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is hosting its first global RPAS Symposium titled “Remotely piloted or piloted: sharing one aerospace system”, which will take place from 23 to 25 March 2015 at ICAO headquarters in Montreal, Canada. Continue reading
European Commission to Announce RPAS Policy & Strategy
The European Commission’s High Level RPAS Conference will take place in Riga, Latvia on 5 & 6 March 2015. It is being hosted by the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), and is being attended by European Commission representatives, EU national Ministers of Transport, Directors General of EU national aviation authorities, European parliamentarians, Data Protection Authorities, and high level industry representatives.
SkyWard and Robotic Skies Partner on UAS Compliance
SkyWard and Robotic Skies have announced a partnership that teams the aviation expertise of each company to provide safety, compliance, and maintenance solutions to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community.
K-State Salina Gets Statewide Access for sUAS Flights
Kansas State University Salina has reached a national milestone in the unmanned aircraft systems industry, becoming the first entity in the country to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, for statewide access during flight operations.
FAA Publishes Federal Register on Small UAS Rules
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace System. Continue reading
UAE Drafting UAS Regulations
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said on Sunday that it is currently drafting the regulations and criteria for using drones in UAE skies. Continue reading