The use of unmanned aircraft systems in the commercial domain is now a given, as a host of industries see the benefits of operating an autonomous vehicle to support their businesses.
Some years ago, the debate surrounding this proliferation centered around whether UAS would in fact be disruptive enough to have an impact on these commercial operations, but now it is more a case of how their use will expand further and what the technology will be able to do next, and almost more importantly, what framework will be utilized to support this growth.
One roadblock to this is the expectation that the regulatory framework that supports an increase in the commercial use of UAS has to be perfect, and will not allow for any misuse of these types of aircraft.
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Space Coast Subchapter Launch and Drone Meetup
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AUVSI’s Brian Wynne Appointed to FAA Management Advisory Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 29, 2017
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AUVSI Novus Unmanned to Bring Together Startups, Investors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 25, 2017
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UAS integration seen posing challenges for air traffic management
The integration of unmanned aircraft systems into national airspaces worldwide will have profound implications for air traffic control systems, which need to be modernized even as this new challenge arises.
Several speakers at the Second Global Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Symposium, sponsored by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, addressed these issues on the third and final day of the conference.
Robert Stallard, of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA), said air traffic management systems are still working with technology developed in the 1950s and 1960s.
A digital revolution has occurred in the world, but “we’ve not had our digital revolution yet,” he said.
AUVSI Names Tracy Lamb as Vice President of Regulatory and Safety Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 15, 2017
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Virginia Tech's Mark Blanks provides optimistic outlook on UAS
“Drones are going to change our daily experience.”
That was the opening statement of Mark Blanks, director of the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), during a media briefing in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 13.
There are a number of ways that UAS could change our daily experience, according to Blanks, with UAS package delivery, insurance claims, traffic management and air transportation being just the tip of the iceberg.
But before we can get to the point where UAS have a daily impact our lives, Blanks — who serves on the Board of Directors for AUVSI, and on the Advocacy Committee of AUVSI — says there are a number of hurdles that the industry has to surpass. Chief among these are security concerns, safety assurance and technology maturity.
DOT issues 'A Vision for Safety 2.0' guidance for automated vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new, updated voluntary guidance for automated vehicles, building on earlier guidance released last September under the previous administration.
The new guidance, named A Vision for Safety: 2.0, loosens some of the requirements from the earlier one, according to a summary sheet released by the Department of Transportation.
AUVSI Report: More than 1,000 Waivers Granted to Operate Beyond FAA’s Small UAS Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug 31, 2017
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Cultivating Trust in Autonomous Systems. Do we know all we need to know?
This two day experience will highlight issues and pursue answers for questions the industry is facing in the certification, evaluation, and regulation of unmanned systems. Plenary speakers, interactive panels, and demonstrations will feature leaders from industry, government and education. Participants will spend time at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the largest state transportation research group in the US, and visit with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, one of seven federally-approved test ranges for unmanned aerial systems in the US.