A Guide to U-space & the European Drone Rules
Last year, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published common, pan-European drone rules. These rules not only help protect the safety and privacy of EU citizens, but also enable the free movement of drones across European borders. As a follow-up to these airspace rules, EASA recently published a proposed regulatory framework for U-space to […]
UAS Traffic Management ConOps: A Guide for Commercial Operators
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released version two of its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management Concept of Operations – short for UTM ConOps. Initially released in 2018, this framework outlines the technical requirements for a successful UTM ecosystem. UTM ConOps V2, released in March 2020, addresses more complex, beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone […]
Urban Air Mobility in 2020: Four Trends to Watch
From autonomous drones to air taxis, the urban air mobility market has advanced rapidly over the last two to three years. In fact, the FAA estimates 545,000 commercial drones will be in use by the end of 2020. These drones are performing real commercial tasks – they’re delivering packages, conducting industrial inspections, providing emergency assistance, […]