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A New Era for Postal Service: Drone Mail Delivery Service Take Flight in Orkney, Britain
When you live on an island, mail delays are just part of the routine. But for the inhabitants of Orkney, these disruptions are becoming a thing of the past as Britain’s first drone mail delivery service takes flight. The service,…
Researchers Sound the Alarm on Drone-Plane Collision Threats
Risks of collisions between drones and planes have been highlighted in a recent study conducted by researchers from Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Unmanned Robotic Systems Analysis (URSA). Breaking new ground, this study utilized innovative technology to objectively count close…
Is the FAA Killing the Hobby? — Remote ID Myths
Public Service Announcement for everyone in the drone community: If you’re watching a video from someone who claims to have found a way to beat the system but isn’t a lawyer, guess what? They won’t be posting your bail, and…
New Drone Advocacy Alliance, NEW FAA Admin Nominee, NEW PHAK, FAA Mess Up, DJI Update!
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week, and this is going to be a long one, so make sure that you’re nice and comfortable and that you have your favorite drink. The…
StrixDrones Unleashes Game-Changing DroneDock
Taking a major leap in the drone technology realm, StrixDrones, based in Washington Township, Ohio., has successfully launched its game-changing invention, DroneDock. Coined as the first “drone airport,” DroneDock harnesses an ingenious smart system that gives drones a sanctuary to…
Archer Aviation Soars: Ex-FAA Head Powers eVTOL Progress
Today, Archer Aviation, an air taxi manufacturer, announced the appointment of former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acting administrator Billy Nolen as their new Chief Safety Officer. This noteworthy addition to their team underlines the company’s commitment to safety as they…
High-Flying Ambitions: VoltAero Bags €5.6M Grant
A significant boost for VoltAero’s innovative Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft project comes in the form of a €5.6 million grant from the French government via BPI France, the agency tasked with fostering economic growth in France. This financial injection is…
Navigating Change: Trottenberg Ascends as Acting FAA Head
On Thursday, the US Department of Transportation announced that Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg will take on the role of acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The decision is effective immediately, placing her in the seat vacated by Billy…
Rogue Drone Halts Pittsburgh Airport in Its Tracks
In a recent incident that raised safety concerns at Pittsburgh International Airport, a rogue drone prompted a brief interruption of ground operations. The sudden appearance of this unauthorized drone triggered a precautionary halt to all ground movement, throwing a spanner…
From Hobby to Courtroom: Dublin Man’s DJI Drone Misstep
In Ireland, a man charged with the illegal operation of a DJI drone in Dublin Airport’s critical area now faces the prospect of a jury trial, according to court proceedings. Ainis Guzauskus, a 41-year-old father of two, had his original…
Elevating Emergency Response: Nokia and Citymesh Belgian Drone Initiative
In a decisive win, Nokia has secured a contract to provide Belgian specialist Citymesh with a cutting-edge drone network platform and 70 DJI drone units. This deployment is set to provide crucial aerial data to emergency services across Belgium. The…
El Paso Leads with Network Remote ID System Ahead of FAA Mandate
El Paso, Texas, has taken a proactive step to ensure the safety and regulation of drone activity within its airspace by implementing a sophisticated drone identification system, well ahead of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Remote ID mandate. The city…