The Future of sUAS (drones) is now upon us!!
This past week I attended the NY UAS Symposium in Rome, NY, where I learned a few things. This is about 15 miles from my office.
Griffiss International Airport, a former Airforce base is one of just seven UAS test sites in the US. They have a two-mile run-way and in the process of creating a 40-60 mile corridor for UAS testing. This will likely be an area for testing things like:
Drone deliveries for Packages and food
Tethered drones - have the possibility of flying commercially without any 107 rules.
UTM – UAS Traffic Managment
FAA considering ways to allow 107 pilots to fly over people via onboard parachutes and other requirements
FAA considering 107 pilots to fly beyond visual line of sight using remote tracking devices over multiple singles and night flying
They had a live demonstration showing how they can remotely take over, disable and control a UAS
Just today launched the completion of LAANC System (Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability) brought online by FAA. This will allow Part 107 operators to request and grant waivers in just seconds rather than months.
Many, many more things to come.
Also, I learned a new phrase, at least new to me, “The Internet of Things” .
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