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CDA Becomes Member of UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)
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CDA Becomes Member of UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)

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Date posted05/23/2023


Welcome to the New CDA Website
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Welcome to the New CDA Website

Welcome to the CDA's new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, but also to streamline information and documents in our members-only section for quick... Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2023


Honeywell Launches AAM Industry's First Reference Guide for Certification
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Honeywell Launches AAM Industry's First Reference Guide for Certification

HONEYWELL DEVELOPS ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY INDUSTRY’S FIRST REFERENCE GUIDE ON VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AAM professionals will now have access to certification requirements at their fingertips PHOENIX, May 8, 2023 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today launched the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)... Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2023


DroneUp and Iris Automation Partner to Provide Airspace Awareness for BVLOS Deliveries
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DroneUp and Iris Automation Partner to Provide Airspace Awareness for BVLOS Deliveries

DroneUp and Iris Automation Partner to Provide Airspace Awareness for BVLOS Deliveries Casia G Technology Enables Dramatic Growth in Safe Flight Operations as DroneUp’s Delivery Service Grows across New U.S. Markets Virginia Beach, VA and Reno, Nevada – May 5, 2023 – DroneUp,... Continue Reading

Date posted05/5/2023


Merlin Awarded $1M FAA Contract to Deploy First Air Cargo Network Flown by Non-Human Pilot
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Merlin Awarded $1M FAA Contract to Deploy First Air Cargo Network Flown by Non-Human Pilot

April 12, 2023 10:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Merlin, the leading developer of safe autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, a $1 million contract to demonstrate a highly automated flight... Continue Reading

Date posted04/12/2023


NUAIR Receives Civil Flight Authority Enhancing Capabilities of NY's 50-Mile Drone Corridor
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NUAIR Receives Civil Flight Authority Enhancing Capabilities of NY's 50-Mile Drone Corridor

(SYRACUSE, NEW YORK) – Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. recently announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the New York Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport new civil authority to advance the research,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/4/2023


First in the Nation - Pearland PD expands DFR operations to include BVLOS without Visual Observers
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First in the Nation - Pearland PD expands DFR operations to include BVLOS without Visual Observers

First in the Nation - Pearland PD expands DFR operations to include BVLOS without Visual Observers Dramatically improves emergency response, more efficient first responder deployments with advanced assessments by drones Pearland, TX (March 14, 2023) – Pearland Police Department has been... Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2023


Flying Lion and Iris Automation add airspace awareness capabilities for (DFR) programs
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Flying Lion and Iris Automation add airspace awareness capabilities for (DFR) programs

Flying Lion and Iris Automation add airspace awareness capabilities for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs BVLOS operations allow for timely response, situational awareness in advance of personnel on scene Redondo Beach, CA + Reno, Nevada (March 10, 2023) – Drone service... Continue Reading

Date posted03/10/2023


Booz Allen Invests in Hidden Level, Inc.
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Booz Allen Invests in Hidden Level, Inc.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230221005389/en/Booz-Allen-Invests-in-Hidden-Level-Inc.?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_source=socialnetwork Continue Reading

Date posted02/22/2023


CDA Announces 2023 Board Officers
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CDA Announces 2023 Board Officers

NEWS RELEASE COMMERCIAL DRONE ALLIANCE February 8, 2023 Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes a New Slate of Officers in 2023 Influential industry leaders will advocate for policies that enable drone operations in the United States to scale safely and securely WASHINGTON DC – February 8,... Continue Reading

Date posted02/8/2023