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Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nollen Joins eVTOL Aircraft Maker Archer Aviation
Reuters reported Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nollen plans to retire from the FAA this summer to join eVTOL aircraft maker Archer Aviation. The move could mean that certification of Midnight Air Taxi will proceed more quickly for Archer Aviation. The FAA will release airworthiness standards for the aircraft at the end of 2022. Addressing a drone industry audience at the recent AUVSI Xponential conference, Nolen brushed off delays in rulings on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in commercial drone operations. . Nolen said the newly published “Air Taxi Airspace Blueprint”, with the goal of demonstrating advanced air mobility and air taxis for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Chula Vista Police Department Lieutenant Miriam Fox talks about security drone review next week!
Do not miss it June 6th An episode of Public Safety Drone Review provided by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE. Inspector Miriam Fox of the Chula Vista Police Department will appear as a guest.of Public Safety Drone Reviews is a new monthly resource for the public safety community. This free event will take place live on May 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST and will take place on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month going forward. register here Watch the live webcast or watch later DRONE LIFE TV YouTube channel.
Royal Mail Drone Delivery: Skyport for Drone Radio Show!
Michael Merritt, Commercial & Growth Manager, Skyport Drone ServiceLet’s talk about the Orkney I-Port project and how Skyports is working to build a permanent, daily drone-based mail delivery service. Michael Merritt is the Commercial and Growth Manager for Skyports Drone Services. Skyports Drone Services is a drone logistics company and provider and operator of his eVTOL drones for cargo delivery, survey and surveillance. The company is an expert in long-range and BVLOS flight operations in numerous use cases, including land and sea applications, medical and hazardous materials delivery, and AI-driven research for agriculture and agriculture. infrastructure department.
Could hydrogen be the power source the drone industry seeks? [DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed]
Battery or power technology issues are still a problem for the drone industry. Commonly used Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries have limited flight duration, can be expensive to purchase and maintain, and can be dangerous if mishandled. Additionally, LiPo batteries can be subject to supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations. In his DRONELIFE exclusive op-ed, Hen Drones Bentzion Levinson argues for hydrogen and discusses the obstacles and opportunities hydrogen power poses.
Volocopter continues development towards type certification with integration of Swiss-AS MRO software
swiss aviation software (Switzerland-AS) and Volocopter Jointly signed a multi-year contract for Swiss AS Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) software and AMOS. AMOS will be used to manage Volocopter’s global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft fleet. AMOS ensures aircraft airworthiness, provides aircraft reliability monitoring and analysis, and serves as Volocopter’s interface to his VoloIQ digital operating system. This is the first collaboration within the Swiss-AS Urban Air Mobility (UAM) setting.
America’s First Fully Operational Large Drone Airline: Ameriflight Receives FAA Approval for Matternet M2 Commercial Deliveries
Drone delivery system developer matter net announced that they are partners ameri flight has obtained FAA approval to operate Matternet M2 for commercial delivery, becoming the second operator in the United States to obtain such approval. Matternet and Ameriflight will jointly become the nation’s first fully operational large drone airline focused on healthcare and e-commerce delivery. This development came after the FAA approved Matternet’s M2 aircraft to operate under Ameriflight’s Part 135 certification, and Matternet obtained FAA clearance. type and manufacturing Last year we got M2 certification.
Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants (DIIG) Act of 2023
Congress is again debating the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants Act, which funds drone technology and training to support the president’s infrastructure development package. HR 3595Introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton (Democrat-Arizona) and Rep. Garrett Graves (Republican-Louisiana), 2021 HR5315passed the House of Representatives, no progress in the Senate last year. This grant supports the drone industry in a number of ways, including recognizing that drone technology brings significant efficiencies to infrastructure inspection. The law provides state, local, and tribal governments with funding to purchase or contract approved drone technology to “conduct critical infrastructure inspection, maintenance, repair, and construction projects.” Rep. Stanton’s press release stated in HR 5315.
Long-range drone Carbonix receives Australian BARS certification
Australian drone company Carbonics announced the achievement of Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) Certificationis an internationally recognized program that establishes standards for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operators and supports risk-based management to ensure thorough oversight of contracted RPAS operational activities. The certification serves as a key aspect of Carbonix’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and operations, and reinforces the company’s position as a trusted partner to organizations in industries such as resources and critical infrastructure. .
Double Boxtail Drone for Stability and Control: DBT Aero Flies 3D Printed Swyft [VIDEO]
Emerging Aircraft Leader DBT Aero has demonstrated Double Box Tail (DBT) technology through successful test flights of a 3D printed Group 1 UAS. This is the company’s third successful manned prototype sub-scale demonstrator and has previously designed and tested Group 2 and Group 3 scale UASs. Group 1 aircraft were developed in parallel. 3D Aero VenturesSponsored by high tech, balsa house and ZAP glue.that I got on an airplane for the first time At El Paso Radio Controller Field on September 11, 2022.
Miriam McNabb, editor-in-chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of professional drone services marketplace JobForDrones, is a keen observer of the emerging drone industry and drone regulatory environment. Miriam is an international speaker and industry recognized figure, with his 3,000+ articles focused on the commercial drone space. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and he has over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing new technologies.
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