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Percepto

Percepto Skyrockets: FAA BVLOS Approval and $67M Boost

Percepto procured a BVLOS waiver from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), giving it the green light to operate its autonomous drones

Haye KestelooJun 12

FAA

Transforming Sky Travel: FAA’s New Pilot Training Proposal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for pilot training and certification for powered-lift aircraft.

Haye KestelooJun 9

FAA

Navigating Change: Trottenberg Ascends as Acting FAA Head

Dept. of Transportation announced that Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg takes on the role of acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration

Haye KestelooJun 9

FAA

FAA Updates Drone Waivers to Boost Safety and Broaden Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a series of drone waiver updates aimed at improving safety and expanding operations.

Haye KestelooJun 9

Aloft

NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks

The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let's not get too excited yet; let's see what happens.

Greg ReverdiauJun 9

DJI

Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA

Two US senators, M. Blackburn (R) and M. Warner (D), introduced a new proposal to prevent the FAA from purchasing or utilizing Chinese drones

Haye KestelooJun 8

Skydio

Skydio Soars with Groundbreaking BVLOS Approval in Japan

Skydio received an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau to conduct BVLOS drone operations remotely across...

Haye KestelooJun 8

DJI

Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act

You may be aware of the attempts to ban DJI drones in the US. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged H2864 this year.

Haye KestelooJun 6

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