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For the first time ever in U.S. aviation history, FAA has authorized multiple operators to fly commercial drones without visual observers in the Dallas-area airspace. Starting in August, Zipline International and Wing Aviation will be free to deliver packages to customers in the Dallas-area via drone, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, as the result of technology known as UTM. With this technology, companies can share data and planned flight routes with other authorized airspace users, allowing operators to safely organize and manage drone flights around and within the shared airspace. All drone flights will occur below 400 feet and away from any crewed aircraft. Federal Aviation Administration Gregory Speier Reed Smith LLP https://lnkd.in/eQ699_CE #aviation #AviationNews #50skyshades #DailyNews #approval #first #commercial #drone #flights #BeyondVisualLineOfSight #Dallas #area #airspace #deliver #packages #customers #safely #organize #manage #UTM #technology

The key issue in Ukraine’s response to using drones, has not been their employment, as small drone use as a means to deliver weapons on the battlefield, or provide ISR have been a growing phenomenon over the last few decades. It has been up-scaling of that use to saturation numbers on the battlefield. So much so, the immediate airspace above the ground surface becomes another Attack Surface, that opponent forces are sandwiched between. At that point fundamental changes in the battlespace begin to occur: (1) Dead space disappears, as rhizome manoeuvring FPV drones put the operator directly over the target, as if they are there; (2) As the battle space radically inverts from a frontline of contact to a deep attack surface, the ordinary infantry soldier’s lethality massively increases, on a scale not unlike the battle of Königgrätz (1866). In that example, soldier’s weapons effect moved from incremental improvement in fire power, which had been occurring over a 200 year period, to a massive increase in lethality producing high-numbers of opponent casualties in a relatively short period of time – this became known as the ‘shock of firepower’.

China recently launched its largest unmanned cargo drone for civilian use, The twin-engine drone, developed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation Co, completed its first flight in southwestern Sichuan province, lasting about 20 minutes. The drone, with a 2-ton capacity, a 16.1-meter wingspan, and a height of 4.6 meters, is slightly larger than the Cessna 172. It offers easy loading, high reliability, and advanced intelligence. China's drone makers are testing larger payloads as the government aims to grow a low-altitude economy. The aviation regulator predicts this industry could reach 2 trillion yuan ($279 billion) by 2030, a fourfold increase from 2023. #China #drone #cargodrone #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationlovers #aviationgeek #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

#whatsitwednesday - The low-altitude economy? According to Chinese state planners: "The low-altitude economy refers to a comprehensive realm of industries centred around civil-manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, including manufacturing, low-altitude flight operations and integrated services." Low altitude: "In aviation, there are generally accepted definitions for low, medium, and high altitude. Low altitude typically refers to altitudes below 10,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL), medium altitude is generally considered to be between 10,000 and 24,000 feet AMSL, and high altitude is typically above 24,000 feet AMSL. These definitions may vary slightly depending on the specific context or aviation regulations, but these are the commonly used distinctions." https://lnkd.in/dWjCgTqi

"FAA Approves BVLOS Drone as First Responder Program in New York State" I always held this view - The ability for a country/state to integrate drones into unsegregated airspace doesn't not necessarily depend on state's financial well being and resources. It is simply a complex task! With that being said, in South Africa, we have been conducting BVLOS operations for long distance operations, over 10km, for over 8 years! https://lnkd.in/dtff87zJ #ntsuaviation #dronepilot #aviation #securitysurveillance

🚁 One of the basic concerns related to drones is the safety of flying. Can they overcome barriers such as tall buildings, birds, or other flying vehicles? The fact is according to EASA’s study in 2021, drones are 1.500 times less likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to road transport! (Infographic created by Future Needs based on EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s social acceptance survey) #UAMdemo #UAMinReal #UAM #Uspace #SmartMobility  SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking European Environment Agency

What’s even more amazing is that Fortem Technologies AI radar-wielding DroneHunters(tm) can take out drones fully autonomously, at scale, already, in domestic security and combat situations And the real threat isn’t piloted drones with easily jammable/detectable RF links, but the laser guided, GPS guided, and increasingly deployed *fully inertial*/“dark” drones that our adversaries including terror groups already have access to

SMALL UNCREWED CARGO AIRCRAFT China has test-flown an uncrewed twin-engine turboprop plane capable of carrying two tonnes. The manufacturer, Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation, is primarily pitching the as-yet unnamed aircraft to commercial operators, rather than the military. Development of long-range drones is speeding up, and, despite assumptions that the sector would initially be populated by local delivery drones, the momentum appears to be behind longer-range uncrewed aircraft (UAVs), whose unique ability lies in reducing the costs of air cargo compared with conventional piloted airplanes. It has a wingspan of 16.1 metres and is 4.6 meters high from the ground to the tip of its single vertical tail. Its internal payload space 12 cubic metres. Like a miniaturised fixed-wing aircraft, it relies on runway take off. Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has said the cargo-carrying aircraft is expected to have a cruising speed of 300 kilometres per hour, reach an altitude of 5,000 metres and be able to fly 520 kilometres with a full load.

For the first time ever in U.S. aviation history, FAA has authorized multiple operators to fly commercial drones without visual observers in the Dallas-area airspace. Starting in August, Zipline International and Wing Aviation will be free to deliver packages to customers in the Dallas-area via drone, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, as the result of technology known as UTM. With this technology, companies can share data and planned flight routes with other authorized airspace users, allowing operators to safely organize and manage drone flights around and within the shared airspace. All drone flights will occur below 400 feet and away from any crewed aircraft. Federal Aviation Administration Gregory Speier Reed Smith LLP ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL INC Wing Aviation https://lnkd.in/eJ4Rfj_P #aviation #AviationNews #50skyshades #DailyNews #approval #first #commercial #drone #flights #BeyondVisualLineOfSight #Dallas #area #airspace #deliver #packages #customers #safely #organize #manage #UTM #technology

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a significant Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to VantisUAS, North Dakota’s statewide unmanned aircraft system (UAS) network. This recognition establishes Vantis as a vital safety tool for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations, marking a major advancement for the commercial drone industry in the U.S. Vantis, supported by its technology partner Thales, provides critical services like collision avoidance, streamlining the waiver process for commercial BVLOS flights. Erin Roesler, Deputy Executive Director of Northern Pains UAS Test Site, highlighted that Vantis' scalable, shared-use infrastructure offers an effective solution for repeatable UAS operations. Douglas McDonald, General Manager of ISight Drone Services, emphasized that the LOA will enhance their operational capabilities. As Vantis continues to expand its network, it paves the way for broader adoption of safe and efficient BVLOS operations. For more insights, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/g3KEAvny #AvfoilNews #Vantis #FAA #BVLOS #DroneOperations #Thales #ISight #ErinRoesler #JeffRichards #UAS #CommercialDrones #AviationTechnology #DroneSafety #Innovation