FAA Remote ID – All your questions answered!
Do I have to fly with Remote ID?
Remote ID applies to drones which are required to be registered or have been registered with the FAA, including those flown for recreation, business, or public safety, and drones that are foreign-registered.
While drone operators were required to comply with Remote ID beginning September 16, the FAA recognizes the unanticipated issues that...
FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months (March 16, 2024)
Drone pilots' most afraid nightmare, the Remote ID, was postnoted until March 16, 2024; this is the new deadline to equip their aircraft with RID. After that date, operators could face fines and suspension or revocation of pilot certificates.
In making this decision, the FAA recognizes the unanticipated issues that some operators are experiencing in finding some remote identification broadcast...
FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance (October 2022)
On 24 October 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued new guidance on becoming an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying.
Under federal law, recreational drone flyers must follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-recognized community-based organization. The organization must develop its safety guidelines in coordination with the FAA, and an applicant may wish to...
FAA seeks recreational drone test administrators
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today opened the second application period for entities interested in serving as administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Potential test administrators must submit their applications by Nov. 11, 2022.
As drones become more popular and accessible, the FAA is committed to ensuring that the public is aware of regulations...
2022 FAA Drone Symposium is coming in April
Registration is now open for this year’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Symposium, which will be held on April 28, 2022. The in-person event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
In keeping with this year’s theme “Arise,” the symposium will focus on the expansion and advancement of how drones are helping businesses do business....
FAA Reaches One Million Authorizations for Drone Pilots
This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace safely. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) automates the process for drone pilots to quickly gain authorization and provides Air Traffic professionals with awareness of where drones may be operating.
“This system has allowed drone pilots to gain timely...
Super Bowl LVI Flight Requirements for GA Pilots (Feb. 6 – 14, 2022)
General aviation pilots who want to fly in Los Angeles airspace between Feb. 6 – 14, 2022, must follow special air traffic procedures, temporary flight restrictions, and other operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVI.
The FAA will issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure...
Santa Reveals His FAA Safety Naughty & Nice Lists
Too actual to do not be shared :)
In an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Claus revealed who made it on his FAA Safety Naughty and Nice Lists.
“I have the utmost gratitude and respect for everyone who makes it their job to keep air travel safe,” writes Santa. “For those people whose bad behavior puts air...
FAA Statement on 5G
The FAA believes the expansion of 5G and aviation will safely co-exist. Today, we took an important step toward that goal by issuing two airworthiness directives to provide a framework and to gather more information to avoid potential effects on aviation safety equipment.
The FAA is working closely with the Federal Communications Commission and wireless companies and has made progress...
Registration is open for Episode IV of the 2021 FAA UAS Symposium
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) are cohosting the symposium. The annual event is an opportunity to have your drone questions answered by the FAA, other government agencies and industry leaders, who discuss future technologies and regulations that support the safe integration of drones into the national airspace system.
Episode III launched...
FAA UAS Symposium Commercial Drone Operations
The FAA UAS Symposium 2021 is coming to you this summer through two remote episodes: June 9-10 and September 14-15. We want to connect with YOU, commercial drone operators, on what’s trending for commercial operations, challenges, and successes and how the new rules affect your business. Engage with FAA experts and your colleagues during presentations, roundtables, and virtual networking...