Articles
The Dawn of The Urban Drone Operations Management System
Over cities across America, drones have taken flight and have become an integral part of our urban landscape. From package deliveries to emergency response, drones have improved the way local...Read More
Size Matters: The Group 1–3 UAS Business Case Differentiators
By: Nate Ernst, AG Energy Ambassador With the recent move for some operators to utilize a 44807 authorization and the impending publication of the long-anticipated Part 108 notice of public...Read More
Building The Invisible Infrastructure for Drones and Air Taxis: The Latest FCC Rules on Spectrum
The skies continue to change. Once the exclusive domain of crewed aircraft, U.S. airspace is increasingly filled with new entrants. Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) (or “drones”) already assist law enforcement,...Read More
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward...Read More
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones...Read More
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized...Read More
Powering Digital Airspace with Critical Infrastructure: How Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Enable the Drone Mission
The emergence of digital airspace—where drones and other uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operate safely, efficiently and at scale—marks one of the most transformative shifts in aviation and public safety in...Read More
Polaris Dawn: Pushing the Boundaries of Human Spaceflight and The Commercial Space Industry
In April 2024, a lot of fanfare (and later, flack) surrounded the 11 minute Blue Origin flight, carrying several famous women, “to the edge of space” and back. What many...Read More
Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition
In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone...Read More
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
By: Tracy Reynolds, AG Space and Maritime Ambassador Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average...Read More