Partnership with Virginia Tech Enables Safer, More Dynamic Aerial Newsgathering Sinclair, a major U.S. media company, has reached a new milestone in drone journalism. On April 2, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepted Sinclair’s Declaration of Compliance for Operations Over People. With this approval, Sinclair becomes the first broadcast media company … [Read more...] about Sinclair Becomes First U.S. Broadcaster Approved to Fly Drones Over People Without FAA Waiver
UAS Operations
Closing the Gaps: Why Low-Altitude Airspace Awareness Is Critical for the Future of Aviation
The recent New Jersey drone panic has made it clear: people want to know what's flying in low altitude airspace. Why can't we provide the level of clarity demanded? What's needed to make it happen? This guest post by MatrixSpace's Dan O'Shea explains the current gaps in airspace awareness technology and infrastructure. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest … [Read more...] about Closing the Gaps: Why Low-Altitude Airspace Awareness Is Critical for the Future of Aviation
FCC Adopts New Rules Allowing Drones to Operate in 5-GHz Spectrum
New Regulations Enable Safer and More Reliable Drone Operations in National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a critical step toward integrating unmanned aerial system operations into national air traffic system, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Aug. 29 adopted new rules that, for the first time, enable drone control operations to be conducted … [Read more...] about FCC Adopts New Rules Allowing Drones to Operate in 5-GHz Spectrum
Skyfire SF2 Drone Selected by Thales USA for Vantis Network Integration
Partnership aims to enhance advanced UAS operations in North Dakota Skyfire Consulting, a leading public safety UAS consulting group, has announced a partnership with Thales USA, a prominent global player in advanced technologies, to integrate the Skyfire SF2 drone into Vantis, North Dakota’s advanced UAS operations system. Thales selected the Skyfire SF2 for its versatility … [Read more...] about Skyfire SF2 Drone Selected by Thales USA for Vantis Network Integration
MatrixSpace, INVOLI Co-Lead in Publishing the First ASTM SDSP Standard
ASTM SDSP Standard: Expanding the UTM Ecosystem In a significant step towards managing the growing volume of metrics for low-altitude, autonomous flight, MatrixSpace and INVOLI have jointly led the publication of the first F3623-23 Standard Specification for Surveillance Supplementary Data Service Provider (SDSP) by ASTM International. SDSPs play a crucial role in … [Read more...] about MatrixSpace, INVOLI Co-Lead in Publishing the First ASTM SDSP Standard
