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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

Drone Swarm Strategy: Pentagon's Game-Changing Move

Department of Defense

Pentagon Pitches $1B Dream for Drone Army, Keeps Cards Close

Pentagon’s “Replicator” Drone Fleet: A Billion-Dollar Gamble In an ambitious move to bolster its military capabilities, the Pentagon has laid out plans to inject $1 billion into a cutting-edge drone initiative dubbed “Replicator.” The strategy aims to mass-produce thousands of drones over the next couple of years, according to Breaking Defense. Yet, as Deputy Defense…

Haye KestelooMar 12

Skydio

Sky’s The Limit: Verizon Frontline’s Game-Changing Drone Technology

A Giant Leap in Crisis Response In an exciting move that promises to revolutionize how emergency services operate during crises, Verizon Frontline has unveiled its latest tech marvel: the Skydio X10 drone. This isn’t just any drone; it’s a glimpse into the future of crisis response, with AI capabilities that set it apart from anything…

Haye KestelooMar 12

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

Forest Service

Drones Pose Threat to Firefighters in Texas Wildfire Crisis

In the midst of battling the largest wildfire in Texas history, officials have issued a stern warning about the dangers posed by civilian drones.

Haye KestelooMar 6

Swarm Aero Selects Arkansas for Manufacturing of Drones

Airbus

Swarm Aero Selects Northwest Arkansas for Advanced Manufacturing of Drones

Swarm Aero, a leading developer of large drone swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced manufacturing of drones.

Haye KestelooMar 1

FAA

Drone News: Man Sentenced for Shooting Drone, SkyeBrowse Lite, & AMA Approved for Temporary FRIAs

Welcome to the 250th episode of your Weekly UAS News Update. That's right, 250! We have three drone stories for you this week: the sentencing

Greg ReverdiauMar 1

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

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