INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
After months of waiting, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finally has a permanent leader
than 35 years of experience, has officially taken the reins as FAA Administrator
includes drones.Advertisement - scroll for more contentAn industry hungry for progressWhile drone technology has evolved rapidly, the
regulatory landscape has often lagged behind, especially in areas like Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations
These types of flights are essential for scaling up commercial drone use, from delivery services to infrastructure inspections
The FAA has been working toward a BVLOS rule for years, but progress has been slow, often hampered by leadership gaps and shifting political
With the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 in play and a massive $12.5 billion budget infusion for air traffic control modernization, Robbins
for BVLOS rules, counter-drone tech, and drone airspace security provisions under Section 2209.The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) also
innovation and streamline routine, scalable operations
With Bedford in charge, CDA hopes to see real momentum toward that goal, particularly with regard to reducing bureaucratic red tape and
is vital for the United States to restore its global leadership in safely integrating innovative technologies into the National Airspace
As CEO of Republic Airways for 26 years, he led one of the largest regional airlines in the US, gaining hands-on experience with airspace
operations, pilot training, and safety management systems
Chris Rocheleau, who has served as FAA Acting Administrator since January, will now support Bedford as Deputy Administrator
AUVSI.Bedford has already pledged to hit the ground running, with plans to visit FAA facilities nationwide, meet frontline employees, and
The drone industry needs a regulator that not only understands aviation but is also willing to break free from a legacy mindset that treats
drones as a side note.If Bedford can live up to his promise of embracing innovation and delivering results, drone pilots across the country
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