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An Open Conversation with the FAA: Remote ID, BVLOS Rulemaking Date, and More

Creative Commons image This morning in Las Vegas, the Commercial UAV keynote address was an open conversation with the FAA,  moderated by Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director Lisa Ellman. At Commercial UAV Expo, the FAA has been present and available: at the booth, in sessions, and on stage.  Following the news that the Biden administration […]

Michael Whitaker: Biden’s New FAA Choice

In a fresh move to bolster aviation leadership, President Joe Biden has put forward Michael Whitaker as his choice to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This announcement came on Thursday, directly from the White House. Whitaker’s Aviation Background No stranger to the aviation world, Whitaker boasts an extensive resume. He has previously held the […]

The Future Of Tethered Drone Technology

At the DSEI 2023 event in London, Drone Evolution unveiled Sentinel, a groundbreaking Tethered drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Crafted in the UK, this advanced system promises to revolutionize surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, boasting features that set it apart from its counterparts. The Sentinel Advantage Unlike traditional systems, Sentinel comes with an integrated Steatite […]

Drone Inspections Reveal Health of U.S. Solar Plants: Zeitview’s Insights

In a revelation for the U.S. solar industry, Zeitview, a front-runner in advanced energy inspections and previously known as DroneBase, disclosed that 51% of large-scale U.S. solar plants are in top-notch condition. This data comes after Zeitview’s comprehensive manned aviation surveys and drone inspections, known as the North American Solar Scan, reviewed over 90% of […]

BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA

The Biden administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to be FAA Administrator. Following months of speculation – Whitaker was first mentioned as a candidate in May – FAA veteran Mike Whitaker has been named as the nominee for the FAA’s top position.  Whitaker is the Biden administrations second nominee: Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his […]

DJI Mini 4 Pro drone hits the FCC database

So, DJI has just filed paperwork with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a new drone joining the Mini series. The official release of DJI Mini 4 Pro onto the FCC database indicates that the tech giant’s latest sub-250-gram drone could hit the market as soon as this month! According to the information shared by […]

FCC Database Entry Fuels Speculation

Earlier today, the DJI Mini 4 Pro drone made a discreet appearance in the FCC database, bolstering expectations for the forthcoming launch of the DJI Mini 3 Pro’s successor in the U.S. market. Though the FCC listing offers limited insight, it is a compelling hint that the DJI Mini 4 Pro drone’s unveiling is imminent. […]

Bristow secures early delivery of Elroy mid-range Chaparral cargo drones as it diversifies activity

Global air services company Bristow Group is looking to diversify from its historic passenger transport activities by securing preferred delivery of medium-haul Elroy Air Chaparral drones to facilitate its expansion into cargo operation. Bristow, which originated and grew providing helicopter transportation services, is evolving into other kinds of aerial operations, and will rely on Elroy to provide its hybrid, medium-range cargo drones to […]

FAA issues Airobotics type certification, UPS and Avionix BVLOS exemptions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a trio of significant decisions late Wednesday, including issuance of type certification to Ondas Holding unit Airobotics’ Optimus-1EX automated drone platform, in what’s being touted as the “first non-air carrier drone designed for autonomous security and data capture.”  Ondas said the “first-of-its-kind certification” of the Optimus was the fruit of four years of work […]

What’s new in Sony camera remote SDK’s latest version?

Sony has announced an update to its camera remote SDK for commercial drones. Version 1.10 of the SDK will be available to download for free beginning September 13, 2023. Here’s what to expect… Sony’s camera remote SDK allows users to control Sony devices remotely from a computer. From changing the drone camera settings to remote shutter […]