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AUVSI Files Amicus Brief in Support of Remote ID Rule and FAA Authority
From the keynote stage at XPONENTIAL 2021 in Atlanta, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson said:
“Ideally, we’ll also have everyone’s trust—and maybe even consensus—as we move forward with …a new phase of airspace integration. And in the end, that’s what it’s all about—government and the UAS community—coming together to provide solutions that enable this fast-moving sector to continue delivering groundbreaking solutions for the public, and doing so safely.”
UAS Symposium Episode IV: Updates on BVLOS, Operational Approvals, and More
This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AUVSI hosted the Episode IV of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. The event brought together the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community at a pivotal moment, which much is happening from new rules on remote identification to a focus on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, all under a backdrop of the increased use of drones for humanitarian purposes and COVID-19 pandemic response.
The final segment of this virtual event series fostered discussions on how the UAS industry is doing more than ever with new technologies and uses. Below are top takeaways from the event for the UAS community.
FAA chief hails industry collaboration as part of regulatory path to trusted integration, including progress on BVLOS
In a keynote titled “Leading to Trusted Integration,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson raised hopes of progress by the end of the year toward new beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rules.
But first, he invoked the vocabulary of aviation to acknowledge that regulation is often seen as a “drag” on the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry’s momentum.
Dickson, a former commercial pilot and vice president of Delta Air Lines, admitted to having “had my own opinions” on the subject of regulatory drag earlier in his career.
Advocacy Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss at XPONENTIAL 2021
Next week, AUVSI will host the largest drone and robotics industry trade show in Atlanta, GA. XPONENTIAL 2021 will convene the top minds and industry leaders in unmanned systems while providing valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and viewing cutting-edge tech showcases. The annual conference invites. Industry changemakers and end users will reconvene in-person for the annual conference, which provides opportunities to solve real world problems across domains, commercial and defense sectors, and industry verticals.
AUVSI, Other Organizations Urge FAA to Publish Section 2209 Rulemaking
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the Commercial Drone Alliance, the Consumer Technology Association, and the Small UAV Coalition are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to publish a proposed rule to establish a process to designate airspace above and around fixed-site critical infrastructure facilities.
FAA Selects Iris Automation to Participate on New BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee
San Francisco, Calif. (June 11, 2021) – Iris Automation has been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to participate in the FAA's BVLOS ARC (Avi
AUVSI Welcomes Opportunity to Participate in FAA’s BVLOS ARC
With more and more industries relying on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities for their operations today - and many more expected to in the years ahead - the UAS industry broadly agrees that enabling routine operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is critical for high-value drone uses.
However, updates to existing regulatory frameworks will need to be made before the drone industry can fully take advantage of opportunities, such as small package delivery and infrastructure inspections, in a way that is repeatable, scalable, and economically viable.
FAA UAS SYMPOSIUM: EPISODE III, DAY TWO RECAP
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AUVSI today hosted the second day of Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Keynote and panel sessions featured a range of experts discussing international issues, STEM, regulatory updates, and other topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry.
Keynote Sessions: Diversity, Tribal Nations, and Legislative Update
To kick off the day, representatives from Women and Drones, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and Airspace Link discussed how diverse teams and inclusivity are pathways to enhance safety and success for individuals and businesses.
