Physicians and providers in North Carolina may soon have faster access to supplies by air rather than wheels thanks to a proposal by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Texo DSI Launches Texo Drone Hire Division
Texo Drone Survey and Inspection Ltd (Texo DSI) has announced the launch of its new UAV platform and associated payload rental service – Texo Drone Hire Division. Continue reading
Airline Groups Call on US Congress to Regulate Drones
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), Airlines for America (A4A), and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) called on Congress to reverse legislation that limits the ability of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to regulate all aspects of drone operations. Continue reading
RQ-4 Global Hawk Reaches 20,000 Flight Hours
A significant milestone occurred for the aviation community on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates last week, when an RQ-4 Global Hawk reached 20,000 Flight Hours on Feb. 13, 2018. Continue reading
DJI Phantom Blamed for Helicopter Crash
Robinson R22 similar to the crashed helicopter
Local and federal authorities are investigating a helicopter crash on Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina that reportedly was caused by a drone last Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Texas Launches Public Safety UAS Program
Aeryon Skyranger
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the launch of a public safety unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program. Continue reading
Spain Adopts Permanent Regulation for Civil Drone Use
On 15 December, the Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree 1036/2017 regulating the civil use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) more commonly known as drones. Continue reading
President Buhari Didn’t Launch Same Drone as Jonathan
Nigerian President Buhari receiving the picture of TSAIGUMI’s test flight (NAF)
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reacted to claims in some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari had inducted an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) commissioned by his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. Continue reading