Safe Integration of Drones Into the NAS is Essential

As potential uses for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) continue to increase, and technology continues to advance, there are numerous opportunities for business aviation. “We’re advocating for these new entrants, but we’re also advocating for our manned members.” said NBAA’s Heidi Williams, director of air traffic services and infrastructure. “We truly have to integrate, and we have to do that safely.” Williams and members of the NBAA UAS Working Group share insights on the safe development and integration of UAS in this week’s NBAA Flight Plan podcast.

Podcast Episode

Jan/Feb 2023

The Expanding Role of Drones

Cargill’s Calvin Rieb sees a robust future for unmanned aircraft in business aviation.
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October 19, 2022

NBAA TV: Honeywell’s Vision for Advanced Air Mobility

Taylor Alberstadt, senior director, sales & marketing for Honeywell, talks with NBAA TV about the company's vision for the future of transportation with eVTOL and UAS.
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October 3, 2022

Verizon Flight Department Earns IS-BAO Certification for UAS Operations

The unmanned aircraft system branch of telecommunications provider Verizon's flight department recently became the first such operation to be registered under the IS-BAO Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program.
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July/August 2022

Beyond Visual Line of Sight

Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations are the next crucial step to ensuring an effective and successful unmanned aircraft system (UAS) industry, particularly commercial UAS operations.
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