President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders to bolster U.S. defenses against threatening drones and to boost domestic production. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
DIU Announces Two-Tiered System for Blue UAS
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced changes to Blue UAS that will provide a way for companies to verify their NDAA compliance as part of a two-tiered system for Blue UAS that will allow the number of cleared systems to scale while continuing to accelerate the development and fielding of “best in breed” capabilities. Continue reading
First EASA-Certified U-Space Service Provider Announced at Airspace World 202
– ANRA Technologies, a provider of digital airspace and mission management solutions, announced that it has become the first company to be officially certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a U-space Service Provider (USSP). The announcement was made at Airspace World in Lisbon, one of Europe’s premier events focused on the future of UAS traffic and airspace management. Continue reading
NATS Unveils Digital Solutions to Power the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in the UK
– NATS Services has announced the launch of its whitepaper which outlines key learning and recommendations to enable the growth of the Advanced Air Mobility industry following the success of Project AMEC – part of UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge. Continue reading
UK Certifies Protector as First of its Kind Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The UK’s Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it’s safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas. Continue reading
Volz Servos Gets EN/AS 9100 Aviation Certificate
Quality assurance in the development, production and distribution of actuators for the aviation market now officially certified: Volz Servos GmbH & Co. KG has successfully completed the extensive certification process according to EN/AS 9100. Among other things, the German servo specialist has identified and clearly defined all processes in the company and specified responsibilities. Continue reading
Thailand to Launch Delivery Drone Trials in Bangkok in 2025
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is moving forward with plans to promote the drone industry by integrating public and private sectors to initiate delivery drone trials within 2025. Continue reading
AtkinsRéalis Appointed as UK’s First Approved Drone Assessor
– AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering services and nuclear company, has been appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as its first approved assessor of commercial drones, putting the company at the forefront of safely enabling the expansion of drone services throughout the UK. Continue reading