Boston police acted swiftly this weekend to stop a dangerous drone operation perilously close to Logan International Airport. Officers arrested two men, Robert Duffy, 42, of Charlestown, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, of Bridgewater, after a tense chase on Long Island, part of the Boston Harbor Islands.
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Drone delivery company DroneUp says it has achieved Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification empowers DroneUp to operate as a full-fledged air carrier, capable of delivering goods via drone Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and over populated areas.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a $270,000 fine against Henry “Hank” Borunda, a Colorado-based real estate developer whose viral “BumsNDrones” social media accounts depict his drones harassing the local homeless population.
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Drone fleet and airspace management specialist Aloft Technologies has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide B4UFLY services.
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In a sweeping move to enforce safety in US airspace, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a whopping $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 drone operators who violated federal regulations. The FAA has issued these fines for incidents occurring between October 2022 and June 2024.
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Drone inspection and surveying services specialist Cyberhawk has received a coveted nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This authorization allows Cyberhawk to conduct drone operations across the US without the constraints of maintaining visual contact with the drone — a major leap forward for the company and the industries it serves.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light to the AVSS PRS-M3E, a parachute recovery system developed by Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and Mavic 3 Thermal drones. With this approval, drone operators can now legally fly these drones over people for commercial operations.
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Dallas-area residents will soon witness a historic milestone in drone delivery. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Alphabet’s Wing Aviation and Zipline International approval to operate their delivery drones simultaneously over the Dallas and Fort Worth suburbs without visual observers. Set to begin in August, these flights mark the first time commercial drones can operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in the US, overcoming a major hurdle in drone delivery.
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In a landmark decision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light to the first Category 2 DJI drone (weighing more than .55 pounds) to fly over people without waivers.
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New Yorkers, get ready to see more drones buzzing around the Big Apple! Aerospect, a minority/veteran-owned drone service provider, has scored a major win with the FAA’s approval to fly commercial drones over people in New York City.
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As summer unfolds, bringing sunny skies and perfect conditions for outdoor activities, many drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more time in the air. However, before you launch your drone into the great blue yonder, it’s crucial to be aware of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) regulations, particularly concerning Remote ID. The FAA has recently released an updated FRIA (FAA-Recognized Identification Area) map, which is a great resource for pilots looking to fly without Remote ID equipment.
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New data from the airspace security specialist Dedrone has revealed a concerning trend: one-third of all drone flights on the busiest drone flying day of the year, July 4th, violate FAA rules.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have pledged to work together to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and evolving aviation industry and the increasing speed of development of future technologies.
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Amazon has gotten big news from US regulators that should help the online marketplace finally take its drone deliveries to another level: approval to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights across its Prime Air networks.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is now accepting applications from potential drone service suppliers for the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC).
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given security robotics company Asylon new approval for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations using the US-made DroneSentry drone-in-a-box system. The waiver removes the requirement for on-site personnel.
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Swiss drone delivery company RigiTech has taken another step closer to its objective to unleashing scalable aerial solutions across the planet with its Eiger UAV receiving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval as remote ID compliant in the US.
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Reminder to anyone tempted to capture a few aerial shots of rescue efforts around Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge: Don’t even think about it. The no-flight ban on UAVs announced in the hours after the tragedy is still firmly in place.
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The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), both prominent organizations in the commercial drone industry, have jointly issued a guidance document to help drone operators stay compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) remote ID rule.
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s policy for exercising discretion in determining whether to take enforcement action for drone pilots not complying with its Remote ID rule ended on March 16. However, research has found that over 70% of major drone manufacturers aren’t ready for Remote ID yet.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding drone operators that its policy for exercising discretion in determining whether to take enforcement action for pilots who were not able to comply with the Remote ID rule will end this week on March 16. Operators who do not comply after that date could face fines and suspension or revocation of their drone pilot certificates.
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It should go without saying, the area around Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII will be a strictly enforced no-fly zone, but recent drone intrusions of National Football League (NFL) games has led the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to announce not only a broad flight ban in host city Las Vegas – but also a multi-day order starting today.
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This week Yifei and Seth discussion the appearance of a possible DJI competitor out of Japan, and DJI provides a rare response to data security issues.
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Though initially considered destined for the ash heap of history when its principal tech partner left the project, the essential drone pilot’s situational awareness and airspace restriction reference tool, B4UFLY, is getting new life from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through an updated version of the app set for release next month.
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