Department of Transportation
FAA delays Section 2209 again. Now scheduled for February 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation that would designate some sensitive locations as “no drone zones,” which is known as “section 2209,” of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA), has been postponed again. Its implementation is…
New FAA Advisory Circular on the process for applying for a FRIA
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave instructions on how to set up a community-based group that the FAA will recognize for recreational drone flying, so-called FRIA. Recreational drone flyers are required by federal law to…
FAA picks UNCW for drone collegiate training initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected the University of North Carolina Wilmington to become a member of its cohort of schools participating in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Collegiate Training Initiative. This program acknowledges institutions that prepare students for…
What Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation means for drone industry
Romeo Durscher explains what Pete Buttigieg’s confirmation as Secretary of Transportation means for the drone industry in an interview with ZDNet.
FAA grants NSDOT waiver to fly Skydio drones BVLOS during inspections
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a waiver that allows the NCDOT to operate Skydio 2 drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) during infrastructure and bridge inspections. the approval is part of the FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot…
Matternet M2 drone used by UPS Flight Forward in new hospital delivery network
The Matternet M2 drone will be used by UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) in a new hospital delivery network at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina. The new service will carry patient-specific time- and temperature-sensitive medicines and PPE for medical…
North Dakota DOT uses drones for flood season
The North Dakota Department of Transportation received waivers at the end of March to start using drones for flood season and in emergency response situations. North Dakota DoT uses drones for flood season The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT)…
U.S. Department of Transportation announces technology partners for Remote ID development
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the eight companies that will assist the Federal government in establishing requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification (Remote ID). Remote ID will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly…
Second man in drone drug drops at Fort Dix surrenders to authorities
U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced that the second of two Hudson County men charged with conspiring to use drones to smuggle contraband into Fort Dix has surrendered to authorities. The contraband that was intercepted from these drone drug drops, includes…