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FAA

NCDOT Champions Unwavering Drone Safety

On the heels of National Drone Safety Day, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) urges operators to prioritize drone safety when piloting their unmanned aircraft systems.

Haye KestelooMay 3

FAA

New FAA Advisory Circular on the process for applying for a FRIA

The FAA gave instructions on how to set up a community-based group that the FAA will recognize for recreational drone flying, so-called FRIA.

Haye KestelooOct 24

FAA

FAA picks UNCW for drone collegiate training initiative

The FAA selected University of North Carolina Wilmington as a member of cohort of schools participating in the UAS - Collegiate Training Initiative.

Haye KestelooAug 5

Department of Transportation

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.

Haye KestelooFeb 4

BVLOS

FAA grants NSDOT waiver to fly Skydio drones BVLOS during inspections

The FAA granted a waiver that allows the NCDOT to operate Skydio 2 drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) during bridge inspections.

Haye KestelooOct 5

North Dakota

North Dakota DOT uses drones for flood season

North Dakota Department of Transportation received waivers at the end of March to use drones for flood season and in emergency response...

Haye KestelooJul 9

Remote ID

U.S. Department of Transportation announces technology partners for Remote ID development

U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced eight companies to assist in developing Remote ID.

Haye KestelooMay 8

Contraband

Second man in drone drug drops at Fort Dix surrenders to authorities

The contraband that has been intercepted from these drone drug drops includes more than 160 cell phones, 150 SIM cards, 74 cell phone...

Haye KestelooApr 1

Department of Transportation

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