– EASA has just released the updated Guidelines for UAS operations in the open and specific category, which now include best practices for drone flights over railways in the open category. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
NATS Services and Altitude Angel Launch Drone Flight Approval Service at Aberdeen International Airport
Drone operators can now more easily access the airspace around Aberdeen International Airport, thanks to a digital flight approval service unveiled by the air traffic management service, NATS Services. Continue reading
UK Aviation Regulator Publishes Roadmap for Routine BVLOS Drone Flights
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a roadmap for a future in which drones carry out tasks like transporting specialised chemotherapy drugs to hospitals, mail to remote locations and even carrying defibrillators to emergencies. Continue reading
US House Votes to Bar New DJI Drones as ‘China Week’ gets Underway
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Monday to bar new drones from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI from operating in the United States, one of a series of measures aimed at China that lawmakers are considering this week. Continue reading
FAA Accepts Vantis for Safety Mitigation for Recurring BVLOS Operations
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), a North Dakota state agency, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Continue reading
EASA Launches Public Consultation for Proposals on Drone Airworthiness and Certification
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2024-06 to consult aviation stakeholders and citizens on draft proposals for the initial and continuing airworthiness of certified unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
FAA Proposed $341,413 in Civil Penalties Against Drone Operators
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 people who violated federal drone regulations. The FAA issued the fines between October 2022 and June 2024. Continue reading
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Receives First Ever EASA Design Verification Report
The Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 received the first ever Design Verification Report (DVR) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for a Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWUAS). Continue reading