FAA Remote ID – All your questions answered!
Do I have to fly with Remote ID?
Remote ID applies to drones which are required to be registered or have been registered with the FAA, including those flown for recreation, business, or public safety, and drones that are foreign-registered.
While drone operators were required to comply with Remote ID beginning September 16, the FAA recognizes the unanticipated issues that...
US Transportation announces FAA certification of UPS as air carrier
US Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao yesterday announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded air carrier and operator certification to an unmanned aircraft system (UAS, or drone) delivery company, UPS Flight Forward.
“This is a big step forward in safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems into our airspace, expanding access to healthcare in North Carolina and building on the...
FAA UAS Symposium Commercial Drone Operations
The FAA UAS Symposium 2021 is coming to you this summer through two remote episodes: June 9-10 and September 14-15. We want to connect with YOU, commercial drone operators, on what’s trending for commercial operations, challenges, and successes and how the new rules affect your business. Engage with FAA experts and your colleagues during presentations, roundtables, and virtual networking...
FAA Drone Advisory Committee (October 17)
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) will hold a DAC (Drone Advisory Committee) meeting on October 17, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The DAC will continue with public conversation about how they can collaborate on important issues like remote i.d., technical challenges, security, recreational operations, and waivers. It’s a broad-based, long-term federal advisory committee that provides the FAA with advice on...
Registration is open for Episode IV of the 2021 FAA UAS Symposium
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) are cohosting the symposium. The annual event is an opportunity to have your drone questions answered by the FAA, other government agencies and industry leaders, who discuss future technologies and regulations that support the safe integration of drones into the national airspace system.
Episode III launched...
No drones allowed during baseball games in Minute Maid Park
For the safety of baseball fans attending the World Series, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a No Drone Zone for all games played at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
The airspace above Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., is already off limits to drones since it is within the Flight-Restricted Zone, which has been in place since Sept. 11,...
FAA Statement on 5G
The FAA believes the expansion of 5G and aviation will safely co-exist. Today, we took an important step toward that goal by issuing two airworthiness directives to provide a framework and to gather more information to avoid potential effects on aviation safety equipment.
The FAA is working closely with the Federal Communications Commission and wireless companies and has made progress...
FAA Drone Safety Week (November 2020)
The Federal Aviation Administration will hold its second annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week, Nov. 16 to 22, 2020. The FAA is committed to ensuring the safety of the National Airspace System as we continue to integrate drones and other new technologies. Drone Safety Awareness Week is an opportunity for others to share their commitment to drone safety.
FAA Administrator...
Santa Reveals His FAA Safety Naughty & Nice Lists
Too actual to do not be shared :)
In an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Claus revealed who made it on his FAA Safety Naughty and Nice Lists.
“I have the utmost gratitude and respect for everyone who makes it their job to keep air travel safe,” writes Santa. “For those people whose bad behavior puts air...
Access to Controlled Airspaces Advances – LAANC
Yesterday (24 September), FAA made it easier for drone pilots to quickly and safely access controlled airspace by adding 133 air traffic facilities to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. LAANC is an automated application and approval system for drone pilots requesting to fly below 400 feet in controlled airspace.
As the FAA continues to modernize the...
Super Bowl LVI Flight Requirements for GA Pilots (Feb. 6 – 14, 2022)
General aviation pilots who want to fly in Los Angeles airspace between Feb. 6 – 14, 2022, must follow special air traffic procedures, temporary flight restrictions, and other operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVI.
The FAA will issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure...