Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 18.18
March 09, 2017
The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) is an FAA-selected UAS test site formed in 2013 as a collaboration between Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. MAAP is led by Virginia Tech with a focus on progressively overcoming obstacles to move the unmanned aircraft systems industry forward at an accelerated pace.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.64
July 05, 2021
…Mass.-based company last week said it will join the FAA's rulemaking committee to advance beyond visual line-of-sight, or BVLOS, drone flights. The committee will provide recommendations for regulations to normalize safe, viable, and scalable BVLOS operations to support the $100 billion commercial drone industry. “American Robotics is excited to participate in pushing forward BVLOS regulations alongside the FAA to develop safe integration of UAS [unmanned aerial systems] into our National Airspace System,” said Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “Our groundbreaking FAA approval in January 2021 was an important and significant step forward for the commercial drone community…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.21
September 06, 2018
…Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week provided updates on four successful flights in states across the U.S. as part of its Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program to get more unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the national airspace. In an email newsletter, the FAA said four successful flights in North Carolina, Virginia, Kansas, and Oklahoma “demonstrate how the FAA’s program awardees are using drones in innovative ways to assist their communities in their day-to-day duties.” Earlier this year, the FAA named 10 companies and programs to participate in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
September 01, 2022
…training, and market surveys. “This new exemption from the FAA is the fourth milestone approval for American Robotics in less than two years, signaling a clear trajectory towards increased implementation of nationwide autonomous commercial drone operations,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “I am proud of the years of dedication and hard work that our team, partners, and regulators have put forth,” he added. “Wide-scale adoption of autonomous drone technology represents a generational shift in how critical industries monitor, map, and inspect assets, unlocking new efficiencies, increasing safety, and reducing environmental impact.” American Robotics is a unit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.48
August 31, 2020
…Carrier” As reported by Bloomberg, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated Amazon Prime Air as an “air carrier,” the company said Monday. That allows Amazon to begin its first commercial deliveries in the U.S. under a trial program, using the high-tech devices it unveiled for that purpose last year. Amazon and its competitors must still clear some imposing regulatory and technical hurdles before small packages holding the likes of cat food or toothpaste can routinely be dropped at people’s homes. But the action shows that they’ve convinced the government they’re ready to operate in the highly regulated aviation sector. David…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
December 14, 2021
…co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “This approval from the FAA will allow us to cater to the growing demand for fast and efficient on-demand delivery in suburban America. We look forward to continuing on this exciting flightpath, bringing five-minute delivery to the millions of backyards across the U.S.” Since successfully launching the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 2017, Flytrex said it has been helping to get drone delivery off the ground. The company said its business-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) better serve customers in suburban areas by offering lower costs, faster…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.45
December 05, 2023
…monitoring solutions provider, today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a nationwide waiver to operate a full fleet of Percepto drones remotely by one operator. While previous Percepto operations required one pilot to monitor and operate one drone, this new approval allows for commercial operation of up to 30 drones, simultaneously with one pilot, redefining drone automation and remote operations. For heavy industry, namely oil & gas, utilities and other energy stakeholders, this significantly reduces operational expenses and increases operational efficiencies. With this approval, Percepto heavy industry customers can finally implement large-scale drone fleet inspections by safely,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.77
July 29, 2024
…and training activities, spanning grade-school programs up to the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test. The HRC said it has been actively fostering innovation and education across the Midwest. From the appointment of Erin Sorensen at Northeast Nebraska Community College's iHub to the rapid progress of the iHub's construction, HRC said its partners are making significant strides in technological advancement. This summer's HRC robotics camps inspired young minds, while a new drone course pilot program is equipping educators with skills. Looking ahead, HRC said its Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference 2024 will bring together industry leaders, educators, and innovators to explore the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
May 25, 2021
…above people. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said the FAA waiver will allow it to make the largest-scale backyard drone deliveries to date. With more than 50 years of aerospace and defense experience, Flytrex claimed that its direct-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) cater to a wider customer base with faster, safer, and cheaper deliveries than ever before. The company added that it is helping to set new drone safety standards and regulations, as well as to bring simpler, quicker, and greener autonomous delivery. Flytrex works with regulators From 2018 to 2020, Flytrex participated in the FAA's Unmanned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.52
December 12, 2022
…drones, regardless of whether they comply with the new FAA rules. The regulations are in response to the explosive growth of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) since 2013. The FAA reported over 865,000 registered drones in May 2022 and estimated that number will grow to 1.4 million by 2024. Founded in 2018, Hidden Level is led by a team with more than a decade of experience building innovative sensors for both military and commercial customers. The Syracuse, N.Y.-based company said its Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) provides secure, accurate, low-altitude airspace monitoring at scale. By eliminating the burden of owning, operating and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.30
June 25, 2021
…visual line-of-sight operations in the National Airspace System.” “The FAA has rigorous requirements for drone companies to prove they can operate safely in the NAS without visual observers or pilots on the ground, and with other manned aircraft,” stated Vijay Somandepalli, co-founder and chief technology officer of American Robotics. “For the drone industry to reach its multi-billion dollar potential and meet the safety regulations set by the FAA, there must be an ecosystem of competent and capable technology partners who work together to make automated commercial drones a reality. The American Robotics and SARA partnership exemplifies the importance of working…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.29
May 13, 2019
…Bloomberg: Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval Recode reports that Wing will be able to send drones beyond the visual sight of the people operating them in order to deliver goods to consumers. The devices can only be operated during the day, and a pilot can operate as many as five drones at a time. The type of certification Wing received as an air carrier is the same one granted to charter airlines and small air-cargo haulers and means it can fly longer ranges and charge customers. Wing’s drones have a wingspan of about 3 feet…
