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DJI

FAA Reauthorization, DJI Mini 4K, and Robinson Helicopters Purchased Ascent AeroSystems

We have three stories for you this week: the FAA reauthorization. There's a new DJI Mini 4K out of nowhere, and lastly, Robinson Helicopters

Greg ReverdiauMay 3

As part of the state's Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan (ARROW) program, students in Bethel participated in a comprehensive three-day training session from April 11-13, 2024, where they gained hands-on experience operating drones.

Skydio

Drones Take Flight in Rural Alaska with Federal Funding Boost

Bethel Serves as Proving Ground for Drone Technology In a groundbreaking initiative, the Western Alaska hub community of Bethel is embracing drone technology to enhance public safety and disaster response across its vast regional travel network. With a mere 16 miles of roads surrounded by wilderness, Bethel is poised to expand the use of drones…

Haye KestelooApr 30

Department of Transportation

NYPD Drones Assist in Post-Earthquake Inspection Efforts

In the aftermath of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New York City, the NYPD deployed drones to aid in inspecting buildings and bridges.

Haye KestelooApr 15

Department of Transportation

Robot Coyote Deployed to Prevent Bird Strikes at Alaska Airport

In an effort to enhance safety and reduce the risk of bird strikes, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has introduced a new robot named Aurora to patrol the Fairbanks airport. The robot, roughly the size of a Labrador and designed to resemble a coyote, is reportedly tasked with scaring away birds and…

Haye KestelooMar 31

FAA’s Remote ID for drones delayed by six months until March 16, 2024 - Federal Aviation Administration: Ensuring Safe Skies - Public Input Sought for BVLOS Drone Operations - 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, and its implementation is now scheduled to take place in February 2024 at the earliest.

Department of Transportation

DoT’s to Audit FAA’s Efforts to Integrate BVLOS Drone Ops

The DoT's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has decided to take a closer look at how the FAA is handling the drone integration, especially those

Haye KestelooMar 14

FAA

DJI Data Breach, FAA Auth Extended, AirData Public Portal, Ohio DOT Drone Surveillance

We have four drone stories for you this week: a DJI data breach that actually turned out to be a scam, the FAA authorization is extended once more

Greg ReverdiauMar 8

Department of Transportation

Ohio Embarks on Innovative Drone Traffic Surveillance Program

Innovative Skies: Ohio’s New Frontier in Traffic Management The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is setting a new precedent in traffic surveillance technology by deploying a large drone to monitor a bustling highway stretch outside Columbus. This pioneering initiative has been green-lit thanks to special permission from federal aviation authorities, marking a significant leap forward…

Haye KestelooFeb 29

Drone Amplified

Revolution in Avalanche Mitigation: Alaska’s Pioneering Drone Technology

In a groundbreaking development, Alaska has taken a significant leap forward in avalanche mitigation technology. This winter, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in collaboration with the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARCC) and Drone Amplified, a trailblazer in drone-based land management solutions, successfully tested a novel drone-based system for avalanche contro

Haye KestelooFeb 15

Department of Transportation

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