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Commercial Drone Test Flights Expected to Increase Following FAA Program Updates
Commercial drone operators around the country continue to test applications of unmanned aerial vehicles as part of the FAA’s Integration Pilot Program aimed at coming up with a regulatory framework for unmanned flights. For example, later today in Memphis, Tenn., … Continue reading
Controversial bill allowing authorities to shoot down private drones heads to the president’s desk
The US government will soon have authority to shoot down private drones considered a threat. Following a House vote in April, the Senate this week passed the FAA Reauthorization Act, which renews funding for the Federal Aviation Administration until 2023. … Continue reading
Congress takes next step toward drone delivery
The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives released what is likely the final version of a Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill that would pave the way for drone-based delivery … https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/FAA-reauthorization-next-step-drone-delivery/533185/ Supply Chain Drive | Sept. 25, 2018
FAA OKs Long-Range Drone Flights Over Populated Areas By State Farm To Assess Florence Damage
Federal regulators have granted the insurer State Farm permission to fly drones over populated areas in four states and beyond the drone operators’ line of sight to survey damage from Hurricane Florence, in a step toward more widespread use of … Continue reading
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