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Biden taps Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington as new FAA Administrator
The White House intends to put forth Phil Washington, as their candidate for the position of the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA Administrator.
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Washington and the drone industry: legislation, procurement, security reviews, and agency policy beyond the FAA.
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DJI Mavic 3 drone shot out of the air in North Carolina, deputies are investigating
Deputies are investigating after a Burke County man’s DJI Mavic 3 drone was shot out of the air during a family gathering in North Carolina. Drone pilot Dan Brand was trying to capture an aerial image of the Burke County’s mountains and sunset last Sunday when he suddenly heard four shots ring out and saw…
Autel Robotics
6 blue sUAS manufacturers push American Security Drone Act in letter to Senate Committees
6 blue sUAS manufacturers urge lawmakers to enact American Security Drone Act to strengthen US economy and to safeguard our security
DJI
Dutch company introduces Remote ID addon
The Dutch company BlueMark Innovations has released a Remote ID addon with which the position of nearby flying drones and the associated
FAA
Dutch drone pilot shot at twice while flying unmanned aircraft
A Dutch drone pilot was shot at on Friday while he was flying his unmanned aircraft. This is reported by the police. The drone was undamaged...
FAA
FAA’s Drone Safety Day 2022 is today! Fly RIGHT
Today is the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Drone Safety Day 2022. The agency urges drone pilots to Fly RIGHT.
Department of Homeland Security
Drone Act of 2022 criminalizes dangerous use of drones
The Drone Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill pushed by four representatives, aims to criminalize the dangerous use of drones. Activities that are already illegal under current laws and regulations. Under the provisions of the Drone Act of 2022, people would be prohibited from affixing weapons to drones, removing identifying numbers and anti-collision lights from…
FAA
Recreational drone found just 15 feet from runway during routine check
Employees were checking the Boone County Regional Airport in Arkansas, and found a recreational drone just 15 feet off the runway.
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