Tag Archives: Air Traffic Control
UAV operators: You’re sharing airspace with ag aviators
With more than 1 million unmanned aerial vehicles registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, it is vitally important for UAV operators to be aware of the ag aircrafts they are sharing airspace with this growing season. A vast majority of … Continue reading
Drone came within 50 feet of hitting a MH-65 Dolphin Coast Guard helicopter
According to the Coast Guard, the aircrew flying an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter came within 50 feet of hitting a drone in Port Angeles last Saturday. At the time of the near-miss with the recreational drone, the crew was 300 feet … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Homeland Security, Military, Safety, Search-and-Rescue
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FAA approves first responders to fly drones at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport effective immediately
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just approved first responders at the fourth busiest airport in the world, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to fly their drones directly over the airfield. DFW Airport will be the first airport in the US that … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Emergency Management, FAA, Law Enforcement
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Amazon, Google, Others Are Developing Private Air-Traffic Control for Drones
The commercial drone industry wants to create a privately funded and operated air-traffic control network, separate from the current federal system, to enable widespread operations at low altitudes … https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-google-others-are-developing-private-air-traffic-control-for-drones-1520622925 The Wall Street Journal | March 9, 2018
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Amazon, Commercial Drone, Drone Delivery, Drone Operator, FAA, Google, Regulation, Restrictions, Safety
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