Government Technology news site reports that a student-run business that has been delivering food and other items to Yale University’s campus with drones is reported
Read moreCategory: Emerging regulations
FAA planning on creating special aircraft type, rules for drones
by Michael Willoughby America’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to enact new standards for unmanned drones, a possible first step towards drone-deliveries, according to
Read moreNASA issues call for industry to participate in UAM eco system working groups
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) is seeking public, private, and academic organizations to collaborate with NASA in Urban
Read moreEVTOL certification compliance proposals “on the way from EASA”
by Michael Willoughby “In mid-February, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) expects to publish proposals on the accepted means of compliance for new electric
Read moreFAA “cargo airline” licence for drone deliveries not quite what it seems
By Michael Doran On 1 October 2019, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had approved a Part 135 Operating Certificate for UPS
Read moreNASA opens call for industry participation in its UAM Grand Challenge programme
NASA has launched its solicitation for companies to join its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Grand Challenge. According to a NASA press release: “The Grand Challenge aims to improve
Read moreDigital licence plates for drones may be in the works
by Michael Willoughby Drones may soon carry electronic licence plates, thanks to new guidelines for a remote ID system for unmanned aircraft recently submitted for
Read moreDrone detection system planned for German Airports
Germany is planning a new drone detection system – an 11-mile exclusion-zone – around airports, reports German newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung and the UK’s Daily Mail. The exclusion area
Read moreContestants invited to join NASA UAV safety competition
by Michael Willoughby NASA has announced a competition for UAV developers with entry between September 1 and November 1. During the SAND Challenge, contestants will
Read moreElectric propulsion standards body starts work
A group of 19 companies has met to define areas for industry standardisation in the area of electrified propulsion. Businesses, including airframers, engine manufacturers and
Read more