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January 08, 2019

Airborne-Unmanned 01.08.19: Drone ID Rules, Drone Deliveries, ShockWave Tactical

Also: Fairfax Public Safety UAS, First Responder Scholarship, DeFazio Confirmed, Mid-Michigan College

The FAA is set to authorize as many as eight industry-financed projects to examine various options for airborne drone identification, according to a notice published in December in the Federal Register. A report from the Wall Street Journal indicates that the goal of the program is to "verify technologies and provide real-world data to hasten broader regulatory steps aimed at significantly expanding commercial uses of unmanned aircraft." The inability of authorities to identify and track drones has been

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Toyota-Backed Startup Reportedly Working On A 'Flying Car'

Hopes To Use The Vehicle To Light The 2020 Olympic Torch In Tokyo

A startup company backed by automaker Toyota is reportedly working on a "flying car" that it hopes can participate in the lighting of the Olympic Torch at the 2020 games in Tokyo.

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Airborne-Unmanned 01.02.19: Drone Advisory Group, Forest Service, Foldable Drone

Also: Gatwick Drone Incident, Insurer Not Liable For Drone, Australia 'Crack Down', Raleigh Drone Policy

The FAA has posted a notice in the Federal Register soliciting qualified candidates to serve on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The committee provides an open venue for the FAA and stakeholders to identify and recommend consensus-based resolutions for issues related to integration of UAS into the NAS (National Airspace System). The notice explains the responsibilities associated with DAC membership and the desired qualifications for participants. It also details the materials candidates must subm

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.08.19)

"Since I began training cabin crewmembers, there has been an ongoing request from clients for accreditation. This new program meets the need for an objective and industry-respected certification that recognizes the trained and experienced cabin crew member." Source: Louisa Fisher, program manager of cabin safety with FlightSafety International.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.08.19): Runway Condition Codes (RwyCC)

Numerical readings, provided by airport operators, that indicate runway surface contamination (for example, slush, ice, rain, etc.).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.08.19)

International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers

IFATCA is a worldwide organization representing more than fifty thousand air traffic controllers in 134 countries.

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