Connected Places Catapult has partnered with ANGOKA Ltd, a Belfast cybersecurity start-up and Cranfield University in an exciting project to support and protect the future of drones and autonomous flying vehicles. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
UVS International Ceases Its Activities
Since its start in 1995, UVS International’s principal objectives were to promote:
- The establishment of national, European and international regulations for the safe use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
- The creation of the required standards and air traffic management norms
- The recognition of the societal benefits of UAS & the generalization of their use.
Tampa Bay is a ‘No Drone Zone’ During Super Bowl LV
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to the event. Continue reading
FAA Approves First Fully Automated Commercial Drone Flights
American Robotics, a developer of fully-automated commercial drone systems, has become the first company approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate automated drones without human operators on-site. The company’s Scout System features advanced acoustic Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) technology that enables its drones to maintain a safe distance from other aircraft at all times. Continue reading
Singapore to Set Up Designated Drone-Flying Areas
On Friday Jan 15 the Singapore Transport Ministry accepted a panel’s recommendation to provide common flying spaces to increase interest in the activity. Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung said more details on how such spaces will be set up and where they will be located would be settled on in the coming months. Continue reading
FAA Announces Final Rule for Reintroduction of Civil Supersonic Flight
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule to facilitate the safe development of civil supersonic aircraft. The rule streamlines and clarifies procedures to obtain FAA approval for supersonic flight testing in the United States. Continue reading
Drone Privacy Laws Around the World
This in-depth survey from Surfshark is a detailed study of drone privacy laws around the world and drills down into a region-by-region analysis. Continue reading
FAA Appoints New Members to the Drone Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced new appointments to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee or DAC. Continue reading