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The Federal Aviation Administration has missed a critical deadline for publishing regulations on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, potentially stalling industry growth until January 2025, according to a recent announcement from Congressional leaders. The Missed Deadline Explained The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 mandated the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking…
Michigan is taking a significant step towards becoming a leader in drone and unpiloted aircraft technology. The state has announced a $6 million investment in four projects aimed at scaling up infrastructure for advanced aerial mobility. Funding the Future of Flight The Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Fund, a collaborative effort between state agencies, is providing…
Michigan is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of the drone industry, as reported by Axios Detroit. The state’s Democratic leadership has allocated $7.5 million in the state budget to continue developing drone infrastructure, aiming to unlock economic opportunities in the skies. Drones Beyond Delivery: Expanding Use Cases While small deliveries are…
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in restricted airspace surrounding Globe Life Field in Arlington on October 19, 2023. The incident occurred during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Texas Rangers…
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm runoff from many sections of Valley freeways during the upcoming summer monsoon. The drone is being utilized to inspect for cracks, leaks, worn parts, or other issues within the pump…
Lawmakers Seek to Balance Security and Civil Liberties A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would extend the federal government’s authority to counter threats posed by drones while also safeguarding the rights of responsible drone users. The legislation, reportedly sponsored by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Homeland…
Battling Tags from the Sky: A New Drone Enters the Fight In a groundbreaking move to combat graffiti, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has introduced a pioneering solution—a high-tech drone specifically designed to tackle graffiti. This drone, a significant step up from consumer models, is equipped with advanced features like eight motors, nearly 150…
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