The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Phoenix Air Unmanned to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
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AUVSI Submits AAM Regulatory Comments
The world is entering an exciting new era of aviation, but for the benefits of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to be realized, U.S. companies need more support and regulatory clarity.
The safe integration of AAM into the airspace will increase U.S. global competitiveness by supporting domestic workforce growth and technology innovation and manufacturing.
RTCA and EUROCAE Join Forces to Host the Aviation Summit: Future Connectivity
Washington/Paris, August 3, 2023 - RTCA and EUROCAE are excited to announce their collaboration in organizing the groundbreaking "Aviation Summit: Future Connectivity". This virtual summit is set to take place on October 25, bringing together leading experts and stakeholders from the aviation industry to address the pivotal topic of datalink communication in aviation.
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, the significance of efficient and secure communication through data becomes increasingly apparent. The "Aviation Summit: Future Connectivity " will serve as a strategic platform for industry players to address the challenges, advancements, and opportunities presented by datalink technology in modern aviation.
Autonomous Systems and Social Acceptance
Day Two of the FAA Drone Symposium, co-hosted by AUVSI and the FAA, kicked off with a morning plenary session on Autonomous Systems and Social Acceptance. The session featured Deb Sanning, FAA Deputy Regional Administrator; Brendan Groves from Skydio, Taylor Lochrane, the Deputy Director for Science and Technology at DOT; Lauren Haertlein from Zipline; and Margaret Nagle from Wing.
Dawn of a New Era: UTM and the NAS
The afternoon plenary of the FAA Drone Symposium focused on how air traffic management systems and technologies need to adapt to accommodate new operations.
BVLOS Operations: From the Present to the Future
The morning plenary of the FAA Drone Symposium covered different paths to obtaining approval to operate drones Beyond Visual Line-Of-Sight (BVLOS).
Dawn of Drones | Episode 103: D-Fend Solutions
Ilana Brodesky, Aviation Business Development Director, and Mark Rutherford, Director for UK Airports & Government Business at D-Fend Solutions both join Dawn this week on the Dawn of Drones Podcast, as we continue "Innovation Month," sponsored by Carahsoft.
RTCA and EUROCAE honored by Flight Safety Foundation for contribution to international aviation
The Richard Teller Crane Founder’s Award recognized the accomplishments of RTCA and EUROCAE in establishing the standards on which many of the technical advances in aviation have been built.
Episode 96: PA Drone Association
This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we end an incredible month focused on autonomy with David Heath, Executive Director of the PA Drone Association and one of the leaders of the nonprofit Aerium.
The PA Drone Association is a 501C(6) trade association that advocates, promotes, and grows the societal and economic benefits of safe, accessible, and affordable uncrewed systems technologies in Pennsylvania. Aerium is the related 501C(3) non-profit organization formed to cultivate the pipeline between students, educational institutions and the aviation industry, with an emphasis on autonomous systems.
Joby Marks Production Launch, Receives Permit to Fly First Aircraft Built on Production Line
Joby has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate for the first aircraft built at its Pilot Production Line in Marina, CA, allowing flight testing to begin; The aircraft is expected to become the first ever eVTOL aircraft to be delivered to a customer; Production line and aircraft built in close collaboration with strategic partner and investor, Toyota; California Governor Gavin Newsom visited Joby to mark the occasion.