We previously reported that model aircraft hobbyist John Taylor filed suit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) challenging the requirement to register with the FAA in order to fly his model aircraft near his home. On June 14, 2016, Mr. Taylor filed his appeal to the DC Court of Appeals to “order the FAA to permanently destroy the recreational model aircraft registry and refund registration moneys received.” Continue reading
Enabling a New Generation of Aviation Technology
This week, the Obama Administration will be highlighting America’s capacity for creativity and invention and how our innovative progress over the last seven and a half years has helped continue to make our economy the strongest and most durable in the world. Continue reading
Israeli Startup Develops Autonomous Drone System
Airobotics, an Israeli startup emerging from stealth mode today, is assembling, testing and developing an autonomous drone system. Continue reading
Qatar and Texas A&M University Sign MoU for Drone Technology Research
Texas A&M University at Qatar and Qatar’s Reconnaissance and Surveillance Center (RSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding on 16 June to enhance collaboration and explore mutual opportunities for strategic partnerships.
Trinidad Discusses Drone Regulations
Drones have posed danger to the lives of Government ministers said the Trinidad & Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), yet the technology will play such a big role in TT’s future that children should be allowed to fly them. Continue reading
Wichita State University Drone Crash Tests
Wichita State University is now conducting a series of tests to see just how much damage a drone can do.
FAA Finalizes Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace. These new regulations work to harness new innovations safely, to spur job growth, advance critical scientific research and save lives. Continue reading
MITRE Announces Counter Drone Challenge Finalists
The MITRE Corporation has named the eight finalists who will compete in its Countering Unauthorized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Challenge live flight competition in August. The live flight tests will determine the winners of a $100,000 prize package. Continue reading