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Matternet granted 20:1 BVLOS exemption by FAA DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, a major drone delivery system developer mat net An FAA exemption was granted that would allow the company to conduct operations that deploy a total of 20 aircraft simultaneously under the control of a single remote pilot. Continue reading below or listen to: Available only at Matternet’s Pittsburgh, Calif. test site, the 20:1 waiver allows aircraft to fly beyond the field of view of remote pilots and visual observers. The presence of a visual observer is required to ensure the airspace is clear. This new…

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The FAA has introduced the following concepts: Remote Identification (Remote ID) For drones to address safety and security issues. Remote ID is a system that allows the FAA and other licensed agencies to identify and track drones in real time. This information includes drone location, altitude, registration details, operator identity, time and emergency.What is a Remote ID? Why Do Drones Need a Remote ID?Remote identity (identification) refers to the ability of a drone to broadcast its identity, location, and other information to authorized parties such as law enforcement, security organizations, and other nearby drones.The need for remote ID stems from…

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News and commentary. U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on Drone Integration We discovered the need for a more inclusive strategy and better communication. Continue reading below or listen to: The GAO report on drone integration concludes with four recommendations: “FAA administrators should develop a drone integration strategy that includes all seven elements of a comprehensive strategy”; “FAA management will evaluate current documentation to identify options that more clearly communicate how applicants will meet drone operational request requirements, and to clarify the FAA’s internal processes for reviewing and approving operational requests. must be communicated.”; “FAA administrators should develop and document…

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The limited flight time of commercial drones was a common problem in the early days of drone widespread adoption. However, advances in technology and battery life have significantly improved drone flight times. Many consumer drones today can fly stably for 30 minutes or more. In this article The 10 Best Consumer Drones with the Longest Flight TimesThese drones are designed to meet the needs of professionals and feature features such as 4K cameras, dual GPS modules, intelligent flight modes and, in some cases, obstacle avoidance technology to improve safety during flight. Offers. Additionally, some of the drones on this list…

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Excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news for the week of February 10, 2023. Click the title below to read the full article. Continue reading below or listen to: Reshaping America’s Defense Industry: Utah Government Visits Teal Drone Headquarters military technology company Red Cat Holdings announced Utah Governor Spencer CoxVisit the Salt Lake City headquarters of our subsidiary, teal drone, 25 January. The visit was organized to help educate the Governor not only about the opportunities and challenges facing Utah’s industry, but also about the company’s operations and its nationwide impact. Drone Radio Show Podcast Hidden Pilot Project: Helping Marginalized Communities…

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