The ESA and the EDA have given notice of a tender for the demonstration of the use of satellites complementing UAS integrated in non-segregated airspace. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
US Congress Aviation Subcommittee on Aviation Hearing on GPS
The Subcommittee on Aviation, chaired by U.S. Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI) held a hearing to review the Global Positioning System (GPS) as a critical part of transportation infrastructure. Continue reading
US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Opposes Creation of UAS-Only Airspace in North Dakota
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
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