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Earn a UAS Associate Degree from Aims Community College in Colorado!
This fall, Ames Community College will Associate of Applied Science Degree in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), being offered for the first time in Colorado. Aims is his 15th her two-year college in the United States to offer a degree in this field. Starting in 2021, the university will offer the UAS certificate, readying students to take the FAA Small UAS certification exam to gain a basic qualification to fly drones professionally. The new associate degree program provides more in-depth training in response to industry growth and increased demand for his UAS expertise.
Are You Ready for Remote ID? FAA Guidelines and Resources
The FAA has released a document outlining compliance measures for the Remote ID Rule (aka Part 89). The rule calls for all drones to be equipped with new remote ID recognition and tracking technology to further integrate UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS).
Starling x.2 Drone’s PromoDrone Partner, Draganfly: Important Messages, Wherever and When You Need Them
This summer saw extreme weather events around the world causing flooding and heat waves, straining public safety resources everywhere. The new Starling X.2 is a revolutionary tool that enables responders to communicate quickly, delivering fast, eye-catching aerial messaging when and where it matters most.
Drone Accelerator Genius NY Partners with Murzilli Consulting to Help Startups Fly
Mulzilli Consulting and genius new york announced a new partnership that will bring Murgilli Consulting’s in-house resources to startup participants in the GENIUS NY Drone Accelerator Program and Portfolio to assist with complex regulatory frameworks and enable faster revenue generation.
Australia’s Carbonix Completes First Commercial Flight in the U.S. Using Volanti Electric Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Australian drone manufacturer Carbonicsand drone data management platform providers aerial photograph Completed first commercial flight over Michigan. Missions take place every two weeks with his ongoing campaign aimed at extracting insights through advanced drone capabilities and advanced AI data processing.
New Variants of E400 ISR Drone Released at Event 38: Longer Flight Time, Wider Range and More
US-based UAV manufacturer Event 38 Unmand Systems Co., Ltd. has announced the release of a new version of its flagship E400 ISR drone. Designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, the E400 ISR can be used in a wide range of applications including search and rescue, law enforcement and military operations. This new variant introduces several enhancements that improve its versatility.
South Korea Goes Full on Advanced Air Mobility: PLANA Hi-Air Ink Contract for 30 AAM Aircraft
Urban air mobility is becoming a reality in South Korea, where it takes a leading position in development, manufacturing and deployment. This week, South Korean manufacturer PLANA signed an LOI to supply commercial airline Hi-Air with 30 AAM aircraft.
FAA announces plans to introduce air taxis: operational by 2028
The FAA has released an implementation plan to integrate air taxis and advanced air mobility (AAM) into the national airspace (NAS) by 2028. execution plan The plan is directed towards the ‘Innovate28’ AAM project in relation to the agency’s goal of allowing AAM operations in limited locations by 2028. According to the FAA’s announcement, the plan “includes various components and their sequences for large-scale operations at one or more locations by 2028.”
US Government Agency Invests in Counter-UAS: DroneShield’s $33M Contract
Founded in Australia in 2014, DroneShield is an Australia and US based company specializing in anti-drone technology. The company’s product suite runs from detection to mitigation. The company’s flagship products include DroneSentry detection technology and the handheld DroneGun series, which enable personnel to neutralize drone threats. DroneShield uses non-motion jamming technology to neutralize drones.
Next model A: Alef Aeronautics’ flying car (can also run on roads)
In a significant step forward in personal air mobility, San Mateo-based flying car company Aleph Aeronautics recently announced that its “Model A” vehicles have received a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA. Although the “special” certificate limits the areas and purposes the Model A can fly, this is the first time a vehicle in this class has received legal approval to fly. Alef’s CEO, Jim Dukhovny, said in a press release: This brings us closer to providing people with a greener and faster commute, saving individuals and businesses time each week. That’s one small step for an airplane, one giant step for a car. ”
Drone Ag wins UK grant to develop Skippy Scout: automated crop survey with COTS drones
Drone Ag is the developer of Skippy, a mobile app that delivers highly accurate agricultural data on smartphones. Using inexpensive commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) DJI drones, his Skippy could be a game-changer for farmers, researchers and commercial producers of produce. Skippy Scout offers crop view, reports and more. automatically.
Further expansion of SimActive: Processing data from large drone cameras becomes cheaper
Sim Active Co., Ltd.., the world’s leading developer of photogrammetry software, began offering large-scale mapping for military customers 20 years ago based on data collected from large-format cameras aboard aircraft. Since then, the company’s flagship product, his Correlator3D software, has been extended to offer similar ease of use and fast processing times for data ranging from satellite data to drone data.
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
US House of Representatives passed Five-year FAA reauthorization bill. HR 3935, “Ensuring Growth and Firm Leadership in American Aviation Law” was passed by a bipartisan vote of 351 to 69. The bill passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in June. Several controversial aspects of the proposal were dropped before the final vote, including expanding flights to Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan International Airport.
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 over 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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