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FAA

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

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

Romeo Durscher explains what Pete Buttigieg's confirmation as Secretary of Transportation means for the drone industry in an interview.

Haye KestelooFeb 4

BVLOS

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

Haye KestelooMay 8

Contraband

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

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