The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has has approved Windracers, a British civil and defence drone manufacturer, to conduct the UK’s first civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) international operation. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
NBAA Survey Aims to Gauge Members’ Opinions on Proposed Rules for Safe Use of Drones
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is asking members to take a survey on any concerns they may have regarding the use of drones ,and the FAA’s recently issued notice of proposed rulemaking covering Part 108 beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
NATO Publishes New Sense-and-Avoid Standard for UAS in Unsegregated Airspace
The NATO standard “Sense and Avoid for Unmanned Aircraft Systems” has been promulgated and is effective after being ratified by NATO nations. This is the first Sense/Detect and Avoid standard to be implemented on both sides of the Atlantic. Continue reading
Russia Establishes Dedicated Airspace Class for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Russia has officially introduced a new airspace class, designated as Class H, specifically for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The corresponding regulation was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, according to the government’s press service. Continue reading
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This rule will unleash American innovation safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system. Continue reading
ASTM International’s Drone Technology Task Group Sets Drone Show Safety Standards
A new task group has been formed by ASTM International to create safety standards for drone show operations, focusing on technical requirements, procedures, and risk management. Continue reading
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues Programmatic Environmental Assessment of S-UAS Use
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has just issued its Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the ongoing use of small unmanned aircraft system activities nationwide to meet DHS mission requirements. Continue reading
Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone Approved for Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS List
– Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has successfully completed the required NDAA and cyber security verification process and been approved for the Blue UAS List with an Authority to Operate. Continue reading