When Jim Williams, manager of the FAA’s Office of Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration, spoke at the Delta AgTech Symposium at the Memphis, Tenn., Agricenter on Tuesday (July 8), UAS enthusiasts had their questions ready. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
Amazon Applies to FAA for Permission to Start Test Flights
Amazon wants to start flying its UAS, moving from what some called a PR stunt, to a true delivery business. But to do that, they need to conduct test flights. The company has now formally requested an exemption from Federal Aviation Administration rules that largely prohibit the use of UASfor commercial purposes.
Singapore Reviews UAS Regulations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is reviewing the regulatory framework for the various types of unmanned aircraft and their operations in Singapore. Continue reading
FAA Approves First Unmanned Quadrotor
The Instant Eye small unmanned aerial system received approval last Thursday from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be used by an energy company, which will conduct research, development and training to see if the system is practical for inspecting infrastructure such as pipelines, power lines and insulators on towers. It is the first unmanned quadrotor to receive FAA certification and may be the lightest aircraft ever certified.
‘Sense-and-Avoid’ System for Hobby Quadcopters
Panoptes UAV, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based start-up, has created a system that uses echolocation to help small quadcopters avoid collisions. The product, the eBumper, contains acoustic sensors that work outdoors, indoors and in all weather conditions, said Terrence McKenna, chief executive officer. Continue reading
FAA Will Miss UAS/NAS Integration Deadline
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in danger of missing a Congressionally mandated deadline for expanding the use of non military UAS in the U.S., according to a report that was conducted by the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General. Continue reading
Russian Pizzeria may be Fined for Drone Delivery
A pizzeria in the Russian city of Syktyvkar which launched the first unmanned food delivery in the country may be fined 200,000 rubles (US$6,000) after regional aviation authorities reportedly said the restaurant broke airspace rules. Continue reading
Interactive Map of UAS Regulations in US States
As the federal government decides how to regulate drones in the U.S., states are moving on their own. Check out the status of drone legislation in individual states here.
Source: Market Watch