Alphabet, but parent company of Google, is looking to design and create an air traffic control system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also know as drones. Unlike Amazon, who is focusing on efficient delivery of packages using drone technology, Alphabet is working to create a foundation for future unmanned air traffic in public airspace to follow. They are calling this “Project Wing̶...
The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States has finally released its rules and regulations for the flight of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This set of rules has been anticipated by pilots and the public for several years and now provides clear guidance on how pilots can use drones commercially without violating FAA regulations. The rules are similar to the guidelines released earli...
Hobby flyers and the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) have been around for decades and have enjoyed immunity from all but the most lenient government regulations. But in recent years, this group of “old school” hobbyists have experienced a big surge in membership with the popularity of ARF (almost ready to fly) aircraft and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or drones. This has been a d...