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First part of 50-mile Central NY drone corridor OK’d by FAA
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the first segment of a 50-mile drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome. The approval allows drones to fly beyond visual line of sight within an 8-by-4-mile section of airspace between Griffiss...
UAS Operations Restricted At More Federal Facilities
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) airspace restrictions over additional national security sensitive locations, effective November 7.In cooperation with its federal partners, the FAA will restrict UAS...
ID Requirements For Drones Coming Soon
A critical step in the integration of unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System is scheduled for Dec. 20 as the FAA releases its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on remote identification requirements for drones. The agency will require that all drones emit some...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces FAA Certification of UPS Flight Forward as an Air Carrier
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded air carrier and operator certification to an unmanned aircraft system (UAS, or drone) delivery company, UPS Flight Forward. “This...
FAA Establishes Intermittent UAS Restrictions over Select Federal Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published NOTAM FDC 9/7752 that will allow for intermittent airspace restrictions of drones at select federal facilities nationwide. The NOTAM is effective from September...
Testing Testing 1..2..3.. Recreational Drone Flyer Test Coming Soon! Can your business help?
Are you part of the drone or tech industry? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants your help to administer a recreational flyer knowledge and safety test to the widest audience possible! We have posted a request for information (RFI) where you can submit...