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DJI

The FAA Forgot About You in Part 108 — Speak Up by Oct 6!

So, you want to fly beyond visual line of sight? Great! The FAA proposed new Part 108 rules in early August, and now they’re asking for comments.

Greg ReverdiauSep 16

NASA

NASA and Department of War Advance BVLOS Cargo Drone Operations in North Dakota

NASA and the Department of Defence War recently conducted a successful live flight demonstration in North Dakota, showcasing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) cargo drone operations as part of ongoing efforts to advance long-distance unmanned aerial logistics. According to NASA, cargo drones carried payloads more than 75 miles (121 km) between Grand Forks Air…

Haye KestelooSep 13

Police

Las Vegas Police Are Launching Drones From Rooftops, and the ACLU is Watching

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is taking its "drone as a first responder" program to a whole new level. In a massive

Rafael SuárezSep 11

Amazon

Amazon Prime Air vs. Model Flyers: Darlington Drone Trial Triggers 8‑Mile Airspace Fight

Amazon’s plan to launch drone parcel deliveries from its Darlington warehouse is facing organized resistance from a local model aircraft club that warns the retail giant “cannot take over” shared airspace, intensifying the debate over how Prime Air integrates with hobby, commercial, and government users, reports The Telegraph. Local pushback details Teesside Model Flying Club,…

Haye KestelooSep 6

Drone Inspection

National Grid Unleashes Autonomous Drones to Inspect Power Lines

National Grid has launched a centralized, autonomous aerial inspection system for its electricity infrastructure across England and Wales.

Rafael SuárezSep 5

New FAA Drone Rules - Part 108 Explained

FAA

New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained

Proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS, Part 108) is out, and it's 650 pages long, written by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Greg ReverdiauAug 16

North Dakota

North Dakota’s Drone Delivery Breakthrough: Medical Supplies Soar 80 Miles in 35 Minutes

drone delivery that’s rewriting rural healthcare! In a landmark trial, a Supervolo drone zipped medical supplies 80 miles from Williston to Watford City

Rafael SuárezAug 9

Skyports Drones Fly Medical Supplies drone UK

Belgium

Skyports Drones Fly Medical Supplies Across Belgium, Piloted from the UK: A Game-Changer for Healthcare

Skyports Drone Services and AZ Turnhout are testing in Kempen, Belgium, and it’s got DroneXL’s drone fans buzzing with excitement. This trial isn’t

Rafael SuárezAug 6

BVLOS

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