The ECHO Concept of Operations (CONOPS) are now available on the ECHO website. ECHO is a two-year project led by EUROCONTROL to deliver a comprehensive
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Category: Emerging regulations
EASA invites comments on proposed means of compliance for Light-UAS.2510
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has opened the external consultation for the proposed Means of Compliance for Light-UAS.2510 “Equipment, Systems and Installations” for Uncrewed
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US representatives propose expanding counter drone responsibilities to local law enforcement
US representatives are proposing legislation to the House that would allow state and local law enforcement and critical infrastructure operators to use drone detection technology,
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Australia launches new BVLOS exam for remote pilots operating outside controlled airspace
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority has launched a new beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) outside of controlled airspace (OCTA) exam for remote pilots.
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SESAR 3 JU publishes second open call for Digital European Sky research projects
The SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR 3 JU) has published the second open call addressing exploratory research within the framework of its Digital European Sky
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China publishes new rules on drone operations management and UTM
China has published its “Interim Regulations on the Management of Unmanned Aircraft Flights” which will come into force on January 1, 2024. The new regulations
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Eurocae, RTCA agencies update minimum standards for airborne collision avoidance
European standards agency Eurocae has published ED256A, updating the minimum standards for airborne collision avoidance system X (ACAS X), ACAS XA and ACAS XO. ED-256A
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European concept for operations (ConOps) for higher airspace published by SESAR 3
A concept for operations (ConOps) for higher airspace has been published by the SESAR 3 JU ECHO project, led by Eurocontrol. The ConOps defines future
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Airservices Australia invites applications to join new UAS and AAM services advisory network
Airservices Australia has established an Uncrewed Services Advisory Network (USAN) to provide us with informed and objective high-level advice on current and emerging challenges and
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Canada proposes regulatory framework for BVLOS operations, drone management portal
Canada’s transport minister has tabled a regulatory proposal that would allow operations with a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) up to 150 kg to be flown within
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