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January 27, 2015

FAA Grants Two More UAS Exemptions

Aerial Cinematography, Flare Stack Inspection Companies The Latest To be Granted Waivers

The FAA continues to allow expanded commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations by granting two more regulatory exemptions, bringing the total to 16 grants.

President And First Lady Were Not At The Residence At The Time

Maybe there's a lesson here about not flying your quadcopter near the White House at three o'clock in the morning.

Organization Is The First ATO Approved Outside EASA’s Member States To Provide Bell 407 And 429 Part-FCL Training Courses

Bell Helicopter has received an Approved Training Organization (ATO) certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Expands UAS Resources For Members

In recognition of growing interest in the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (s-UAS), and concerns about their safe operation within the National Airspace System (NAS), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently joined with other aviation advocacy groups and industry partners in support of the “Know Before You Fly” educational initiative to provide prospective users with the information and guidance they need to fly UAS safely and responsibly.