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Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Optimizing Operational Capabilities During the Pandemic
I think it’s safe to say that we are all waiting for the day when we can put COVID‐19 behind us and “get back to normal.” However, the reality is that this pandemic will continue to affect how we live our lives and conduct business for years to come.
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Contracting Drone Operators: Pros and Cons for Your Organization
The use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) among corporate and government entities has risen steadily since 2016, following publication of federal sUAS regulations (Part 107). Many organizations have seen the potential sUAS have to increase efficiency, improve safety and enhance capabilities, and are leveraging these advantages.
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Preparing for and Understanding Remote ID
Over the last decade, Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide have had to tackle the challenge of integrating unmanned aircraft into traditional…
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The 5 Essential Steps of UAS Site Assessments
Most often, the crucial moment for avoiding an accident in aviation—whether you’re the pilot of a manned craft or an…
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8 Tips from a Manned and Unmanned Pilot for Safely Flying a Drone in Extreme Weather Conditions
As the drone industry and FAA drone regulations expand, more and more industries are finding use cases to launch drones…
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Improving Safety: Understanding sUAS Autonomous Capabilities
There’s absolutely no doubt about it: the future of commercial unmanned aircraft operations will revolve around autonomy. Without autonomy, sUAS…
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Developing a Safety Culture Through an Internal Pilot Qualification Program
As the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) industry continues to grow rapidly, large organizations are latching on to this industry‐altering…
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sUAS Crisis Management: Ensuring Successful Communications During Crisis Response Operations
In 2017, the United States endured many natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other forms of destruction. Throughout these national crises…
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Maximizing Safety and Minimizing Risk in Unmanned Aircraft Operations
In June 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published its long-awaited rules governing the commercial use of small Unmanned Aircraft…
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FAA Proposed Rules for Small UAS Fall Short
In February 2015 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) on rules for…
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