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The Federal Aviation Administration has authorised Zipline and Wing to operate commercial drone flights without visual observers in the same Dallas-area airspace, in a first for US aviation. The authorisations allow the companies to deliver packages while keeping their drones separated using unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTM) technology. In this system, the operators manage the airspace with FAA safety oversight. Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, CEO and co-founder of Zipline said: “This approval of Zipline’s UTM system lifts up the entire industry. We’ve been able to leverage our expertise and learnings from flying 80m commercial autonomous miles, to make the entire industry safer, scalable and more efficient. Millions of Americans will soon be able to safely get fast, convenient, instant delivery of the products they need when they need them 10x as fast, for half the cost, and with zero emissions.” Read full: https://lnkd.in/eSdtaDFs

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made a significant advancement in U.S. aviation by authorizing commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area. This groundbreaking development permits Zipline International and Wing Aviation to deliver packages within the same airspace using Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. Typically, drone operations require pilots to maintain visual contact with their aircraft. However, this new authorization marks a pivotal step towards routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. UTM technology allows for the safe separation of drones in shared airspace by enabling data sharing and coordinated flight routes among operators, all under rigorous FAA safety oversight. Flights will occur below 400 feet and will be carefully managed to avoid interference with crewed aircraft. The FAA anticipates that initial operations with UTM services will commence in August, with plans to expand authorizations in the Dallas area soon. This development is a precursor to the FAA's forthcoming Normalizing UAS BVLOS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which aims to further enable drone operations while maintaining high safety standards. The NPRM reflects a collaborative approach between the FAA and the industry, driven by strong Congressional support. As the FAA prepares to release the NPRM, this milestone underscores the evolving regulatory landscape for drones, highlighting a progressive step towards integrating advanced air traffic management technologies in commercial operations. Read the article on our blog. #AvfoilNews #FAA #DroneTechnology #UTM #ZiplineInternational #WingAviation #BVLOS #AviationInnovation #CommercialDrones #UnmannedAircraft #AviationRegulations

The FAA has approved commercial drone flights without visual observers, allowing companies like Zipline and Wing Aviation to conduct last-mile package deliveries using advanced Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. The FAA previously gave Amazon permission to operate drones in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This development is seen as an important step toward scaling up drone-based last-mile delivery services. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The FAA has approved commercial drone flights without visual observers, allowing companies like Zipline and Wing Aviation to conduct last-mile package deliveries using advanced Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. The FAA previously gave Amazon permission to operate drones in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This development is seen as an important step toward scaling up drone-based last-mile delivery services. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The FAA has approved commercial drone flights without visual observers, allowing companies like Zipline and Wing Aviation to conduct last-mile package deliveries using advanced Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. The FAA previously gave Amazon permission to operate drones in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This development is seen as an important step toward scaling up drone-based last-mile delivery services. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The biggest challenge facing the coming drone or UAS revolution will be the legislation involved. The technological hurdles can all be overcome and many of the mechanisms and systems are already established and proven. It's the rules and regulations around airspace that will determine how fast the industry develops and grows. This latest announcement is a major step forward in that process https://lnkd.in/ezDrMCTF. Currently, drones in many countries are restricted to Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) flights, meaning that the pilot (or operator) has to be able to clearly see the drone at all times. This is a key requirement within both the FAA and CAA regulations at the moment. The main reason for this is to avoid the fundamental risk of collision with other aircraft, so it's really about monitoring the drone's flight path and being able to manoeurve it clear of anything it might collide with. The aviation authorities are fully aware that their legislation needs to allow the scaling of the UAS industry while maintaining the essential element of safety https://lnkd.in/eDj7G-eB. This approach has led to the Extended VLOS (EVLOS) concept with trained observers beyond the operator's line of sight and the FAA have granted some BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waivers in restricted airspace. And this latest grant is for the largest UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) so far. There's still a way to go before we'll see really large Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) flying over long distances but we're certainly heading in the right direction. #drone #UAS #UAV #BVLOS #EVLOS #VLOS #Droneliner #UmannedAerialVehicle #UnmannedAerialSystem #FAA #CAA

This is a major step forward in the progress of larger unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and shows the effort being undertaken to allow sustainable scaling of the industry https://lnkd.in/e4j7dx27. It aligns with the work the CAA is doing https://lnkd.in/eRM-MmZe, supported by their four pillars of Pilot competency, Flightworthiness, Risk assessment and Airspace. These regulations will form an essential part of the development of effective unmanned systems in the air and will support the more rapid growth and expansion of this valuable industry. #drone #UAS #UAV #BVLOS #EVLOS #VLOS #Droneliner #UmannedAerialVehicle #UnmannedAerialSystem #FAA #CAA

The FAA has approved commercial drone flights without visual observers, allowing companies like Zipline and Wing Aviation to conduct last-mile package deliveries using advanced Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. The FAA previously gave Amazon permission to operate drones in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This development is seen as an important step toward scaling up drone-based last-mile delivery services. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

The FAA has approved commercial drone flights without visual observers, allowing companies like Zipline and Wing Aviation to conduct last-mile package deliveries using advanced Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. The FAA previously gave Amazon permission to operate drones in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This development is seen as an important step toward scaling up drone-based last-mile delivery services. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

Hylio authorised to fly multiple drones simultaneously in commercial applications - https://lnkd.in/eM6aqMdF The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted an exemption to drone operator Hylio to officially be able to swarm UAS which are ABOVE 55 lbs. Under this exemption, Hylio can now swarm up to three 55 lb.+ UAS at a time with only one pilot and no visual observer (VO) needed. The authorisation also extends to UAS operations at night. Hylio breaks new ground with this authorisation and says it sets a precedent for other companies (such as Hylio’s customers) to cite it and soon access the same permissions. These permissions apply to all UAS models which meet the explicit operational and safety criteria outlined by the FAA in the exemption. All of Hylio’s models, controlled by Hylio’s proprietary AgroSol GCS software, comply with the FAA’s criteria. In summary, Hylio customers will now be able to legally operate swarms of 55 lb.+ UAS with only a single operator and no VO once they file this exemption; Hylio is able to assist with this filing. The FAA docket number for this exemption is FAA-2023-1833, available here For more information visit: www.hylo.io   The post Hylio authorised to fly multiple drones simultaneously in commercial applications appeared first on Unmanned airspace.