The US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has submitted several suggestions that would mitigate the impact of a proposed restricted airspace reserved for unmanned aircraft in North Dakota, but remains opposed to the creation of such an exclusive airspace. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
NASA Seeks Research & Development Sources for Airworthiness Certification Case Study for UAS
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC) is soliciting information about potential sources for participation in a case study to draft a type certification basis for the airworthiness of an unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
US Senate Passes FAA Bill
As expected, a bill to speed the switch from radar to an air traffic control system based on GPS technology, and to open US skies to unmanned aircraft flights within four years, received final congressional approval on Monday. Continue reading
Congress Sets 2015 Deadline for UAS to Fly in the National Airspace
After five years, and 23 extensions, Congress is finally poised to put an FAA bill on the President’s desk for his signature. Continue reading
US Congress Calls for Accelerated Use of UAS in Civil Airspace
A House-Senate conference report last week called on the Administration to accelerate the use of civilian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in US airspace. Continue reading
FAA Delays Publication of Rules on sUAS in National Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back the date when it will propose new rules for the use of small drones in national airspace. Continue reading
Germany Set to Include UAS in Air Traffic Laws
The German Parliament is about to approve a new law to include unmanned aircraft in air traffic laws. Continue reading
US Army Updates Policy on Flying Unmanned Aircraft in National Airspace
The US Army is updating its policy on flying unmanned aircraft in US airspace, according to a new memo written by Army Secretary John McHugh. Continue reading