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The FAA is taking a specific drone training program for Part 107 online—for free. The federal agency has announced current pilots who hold Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification can complete required training courses that will update their knowledge of the Operations Over People rule set to take effect April 21. …

CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION: Article updated April 13, 2021. The only new privilege tied to the new Part 107 test and training after 4/6 is Operation at Night. Current Part 107 holders may Operate Over People and Moving Vehicles in accordance with the rule automatically after 4/21/21, when the rule goes into effect.  Call …

The insurer has been operating the vehicles for claims purposes with FAA approval since 2019. State Farm’s official newsroom published a release stating that while it has been flying insurance drones with FAA approval since 2019, it has now been granted permission to do so …

uAvionix, one of the leaders in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), has announced ping200X, its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponder for UAS, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA. ping200X is the pinnacle of years of evolution and investment in …

The FAA announced on Thursday that its updated training courses for Part 107 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drone) pilots are now live online. The free courses meet the training requirement for operations under the new Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Over People rule, which is scheduled to go into effect on …

Drone company SkyTask has announced it has received an FAA waiver to conduct BVLOS flights at the Colorado State University Drone Center. The waiver is a large milestone for the company, allowing it to continue testing its drone-based asset monitoring and inspection programs. SkyTask’s system allows drone operators and companies …

BIGFORK, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, uAvionix, the leader in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), announced ping200X, its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponder for UAS, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA. ping200X is the pinnacle of years of evolution and investment in …

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Remote UAV Flight Operations company SkyTask, Inc. announced today that it received its first FAA Waiver approvals for Beyond Visual Line Of Site (BVLOS) flight operations. Waivers Approved: FAA 14 CFR § 107.31 (Visual Line of Sight Aircraft Operation) FAA 14 CFR § 107.33 (Visual Observer) The approved waivers …

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Remote UAV Flight Operations company SkyTask, Inc. announced today that it received its first FAA Waiver approvals for Beyond Visual Line Of Site (BVLOS) flight operations. Waivers Approved: FAA 14 CFR § 107.31 (Visual Line of Sight Aircraft Operation) FAA 14 CFR § 107.33 (Visual Observer) The approved waivers …

Image Courtesy Central Colorado UAS UAS Coordinator and FAA Office of Communications Kevin Morris will be the featured speaker for the Central Colorado UAS club Spring Roundup on April 21. Morris is a subject matter expert on Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operations. Amongst his many responsibilities, Morris coordinates UAS communications …

As the weather has many pilots dusting off their drones and charging up their batteries, the FAA has a couple of important reminders: Ensure that your drone is registered, and avoid flying near stadiums. It’s drone season again for many of us (though of course there are plenty of people …

Tivy High School Senior Lee McDonald has earned his FAA Drone Pilot License, the first Tivy student to complete the process through the Career & Technology Education Aviation pathway offered for students at Tivy. McDonald went through the training program with about 20-hours’ worth of video and quizzes before taking …