Tag Archives: Regulation
Drone defenses at airports require FAA approval
As airports investigate drone deterrents to increase the safety of both planes and passengers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is telling airports that they need its approval to install drone defense measures. The FAA said it understands the need for … Continue reading
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Tagged Airports and Airspace, Disabling Drones and Counterdrone, FAA, Regulation, Restrictions
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Drone flying area coming to Ephram White Park
Soon, baseballs and softballs won’t be the only flying objects at Warren County’s Ephram White Park. Taking its recreation offerings into the high-tech realm, the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department has opened a drone flying area at White Park, … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Regulation, Restrictions
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Drone company Wing gets ‘air carrier’ approval from FAA, allowing deliveries that will launch in Virginia
Wing, a delivery venture that is part of Google parent Alphabet, has become the first drone company to be certified as an “air carrier” by the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing it to launch a package delivery service within months in … Continue reading
Drone era arrives for local governments sooner than most
Drones may not be ready to deliver your next Amazon order in less than 30 minutes, but local governments around Southwest Virginia are already calling on the technology for simpler, more practical tasks. They’re not inventing high-tech systems, but rather … Continue reading
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Tagged Law Enforcement, Maps and Surveys, Regulation, Search-and-Rescue
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