The TEMPAERIS consortium has demonstrated the capability to integrate a remote controlled aircraft into civilian air traffic. This evaluation was performed around Bordeaux-Merignac airport, between February 2-6 as part of SESAR RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) demonstration projects. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
Reactions to FAA Proposals
Long-awaited federal rules proposed for commercial drones should pave the way for thousands of U.S. businesses to fly the devices in industries like filmmaking, farming and construction, but drone proponents worried that limits in the regulations would stifle other possible uses like package delivery. Continue reading
FAA’s New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday proposed a framework of regulations that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today’s aviation system, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations. Continue reading
FAA Grants North Dakota UAS Test Site Broader Access
The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to fly in a wide area of North Dakota, a move that will give industry more opportunities for research that could help the agency integrate UAS into the nation’s airspace. Continue reading
Drone No-Fly Zone for Homeowners
A California-based company is trying to give American homeowners a way to protect their privacy from drones ahead of flight regulations from the federal government. Continue reading
South Pacific UAS Integration into Airspace Initiative
The association of Australian Certified UAV Operators (ACUO) is calling for the establishment of a Federal multi-agency working party to look at how Australia can aid South Pacific nations develop appropriate regulatory regimes allowing safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in their skies. Continue reading
UK MAA Publishes New RPAS Regulations
The Military Aviation Authority (MAA) has published a number of new regulations under a notice of authorised amendment (NAA) for Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS). Continue reading
Indian Police Seize Drone Operated by Chinese National
A Chinese national was interrogated by police after they seized a drone which he allegedly tried to fly at Chennai’s popular Marina beach without permission. Continue reading