They also stressed the need for clear regulations for UAS use, and the need for the government to engage with
the UAS industry on concerns like geofencing, remote identification systems, and other security issues.
The hearing's two witness panels included representatives of
the UAS industry and companies utilizing the technology, and current FAA Administrator, Daniel Elwell, and the Director of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, Earl Lawrence.
UAS industry representatives» testimony and the Subcommittee members» questions focused on the positive impact that UAS can have for the economy and various industries, and the challenges of working in a continually shifting regulatory framework.
«Our test site at Griffiss International Airport continues to be a catalyst for technological advancement and the epicenter for crucial research for
the UAS industry,» said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. «These additional task orders are proof positive of our productive partnership with NASA and a testament to the vital work we are accomplishing together.»
This agreement with help the Test Site continue its important work — and keep the Mohawk Valley at the forefront of the emerging
UAS industry.»
«These two NASA task order awards are further indication that the work we and our test site partners are performing here in Oneida County for NASA and
the UAS industry has not gone unnoticed,» said Oneida County Aviation Commissioner Russell Stark.
«By investing in these unmanned aerial system businesses, we are ensuring that New York continues to establish itself as the leader in the burgeoning
UAS industry, a central part of the regionally designed CNY Rising plan.»
Additionally, the company plans to add up to 1000 new hires over the next five years thanks in large part to the state's investment in
the UAS industry which is working to create an ecosystem that will attract companies to Central New York.
This commitment from NASA, and the significant investment by the state will put New York and the region at the forefront of growth and innovation for the booming
UAS industry.
While we are a major player in nanotechnology and
UAS industry development and our airport has seen recent job growth, Oneida County was completely absent from the Governor's economic development plans in 2017, and that lack of acknowledgement is an egregious slight to this community.»
The large drone industry is well represented on Capitol Hill through the defense and aerospace industries, but the small
UAS industry — representing aircraft that weigh less than 55 lbs.
Not exact matches
Among those that speak up are academics, former FAA officials, aerospace
industry executives, drone entrepreneurs looking to build new companies around
UAS technologies and services, local law enforcement, and U.S. intelligence employees.
By cultivating relationships with oil and gas companies now,
UAS manufacturers like Insitu and Aerovironment are positioning themselves to continue supplying the
industry with hardware and operational expertise as exploration activities in the Arctic expand.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the drone
industry's largest trade group, estimates that the opening of U.S. skies — all U.S. skies — to commercial
UAS would create $ 82 billion in economic impact in the first decade alone.
Eagle also offers a variety of
industry - standard data communications options, including OPC
UA and Ethernet / IP to enable easy integration of Eagle FA systems with factory floor controls and other automation and data systems.
At this year's FAKUMA trade fair Sesotec for the first time presented OPC
UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) which meets all the requirements concerning
Industry 4.0 communications.
Anthony Albanese, President of Gryphon Sensors, said, «Gryphon Sensors is honored to be leading Phase I of Project U-SAFE with a team of exceptional local
industry that is bringing
UAS Traffic Management to life.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today Thursday a groundbreaking agreement between NASA and the Northeast
UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance to grow the drone
industry in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley.
«We are proud of our
industry leading capabilities such as our unparalleled State investments, cutting - edge research in both
UAS technology and
UAS policy, and our proven New York test site team all of which are the basis of our comprehensive
UAS integration pilot - program proposal,» Major General Marke F. (Hoot) Gibson (ret), CEO of the NUAIR Alliance, contended in the release.
Griffiss International Airport has partnered with the Northeast
UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR), a consortium of public entities, private
industry and academic institutions in both states, to conduct
UAS testing, research and development.
Chase aircraft observations will provide the FAA and the pipeline
industry with a better understanding of
UAS flight safety requirements for flights that involve long duration and great distances, such as pipeline inspections.»
American Aerospace Technologies Inc., a Pennsylvania - based company that creates Unmanned Aircraft Systems for
industry use, provided and piloted the test aircraft — an RS - 16
UAS, which can be equipped with a special sensor package to identify threats to pipeline integrity.
Third annual
UAS Symposium features speakers from government,
industry Photo by Steve Vance.
Third annual
UAS Symposium features speakers from government,
industry and academia.
Since United Airlines (
UA) has established itself throughout the remainder of the previous century as one of the largest airlines worldwide, one can not argue about the effectiveness of their business practices regarding the aptitude for expansion in light of a competitive
industry.
«In fact, the FAA has had an aviation rule - making committee on
UAS, consisting of
industry representatives, to make recommendations to the FAA since 2008.»
«The short answer to whether harm caused by the recreational use of a
UAS is covered by a standard homeowners» insurance policy is, «probably yes,»» says Claims Journal, which covers the insurance
industry.
As the world economy heads towards the large - scale adoption of Unmanned Aircraft System (
UAS) / drones for commercial purposes, the drone
industry is grappling with huge challenges.
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NAR is one of 26
industry groups invited to join the FAA Micro
UAS Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) which will meet during March 2016.
In March 2017 the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee held a hearing on
UAS, for which NAR sent a letter highlighting the potential
UAS technology has for the real estate
industry and urging continued rulemaking by the FAA.
Goldman ensured listeners that «NAR looks forward to working with the MTIA and other
industry partners to refine privacy best practices as the use of
UAS increases in real estate.»
While the debate rages on regarding the use of drones — also known as unmanned aircraft systems (
UAS) or unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV)-- for military and intelligence purposes, some far less controversial uses have emerged in the real estate
industry.