Category Archives: Regulatory Matters

FAA Issues Notice on Unmanned Aircraft Operations in the National Airspace System (NAS)

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The FAA has just issued an update to its notice on ‘Unmanned Aircraft Operations in the National Airspace System (NAS)‘ which provides information and guidance on air traffic policies and prescribes procedures for the planning, coordination, and services involving the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the NAS.  Continue reading

FAA UAS Registration Task Force Final Report

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The UAS Registration Task Force Committee’s Recommendations Final Report (Recommendations) was published as promised on Saturday. The Task Force agreed that it was outside the scope of the Task Force’s objectives to debate or discuss the DOT Secretary’s decision to require registration of sUAS or the legal authority for the implementation of such a mandate. Continue reading

DJI Unveils Dynamic Geofencing at Drone World Expo

phantom_3Leading small drone manufacturer DJI will introduce a dynamic “geofencing” system for its aircraft that continuously updates the airspace conditions where they are flown. The system will provide drone operators with live information on areas subject to temporary flight restrictions and on locations such as prisons and power plants that are considered sensitive for security reasons.

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