Frode Halvorsen’s Post

This legislative funding package, which was approved by the FAA on 10 May, includes a substantial allocation of $105 billion over five years, to be utilized for various FAA initiatives ranging from aircraft certification and oversight, to technology upgrades at airports, as well as hiring additional air traffic controllers and inspectors to address the current workforce shortage. Most importantly, the recent passage of this legislation was correctly viewed as essential for continuing the momentum towards more effective drone regulations. Notably, the bill includes directives for the FAA to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights within four months of enactment, addressing one of the most significant hurdles for the scalability of drone operations. The FAA Reauthorization act will provide the FAA with stable funding and clear directives to prioritize and expedite the integration of drones into national airspace, which is crucial for industries relying on drone technologies for advancements in delivery, surveillance, and other applications.

One of the amendments directs the FAA to establish a pathway for BVLOS operations and create two additional test sites for companies to start using unmanned aircraft (UAS) for package delivery or other operations. Another is for developing UAS (UAV/Drone) standards, engaging communities and informing policies to facilitate their safe deployment and operations. Watch closely! "The U.S. Senate has voted 84-13 to invoke cloture on the FAA Reauthorization Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment, as modified to H.R. 3935 – the House version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Cloture is a motion to limit debate and move forward towards a vote." "According to a press release posted on the Senate Committee of Commerce, Science and Transportation website, the Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment includes the following for the UAS/Drone/AAM industry: *Modernizing the National Airspace System and Leading Global Aviation Innovation *Modernizes FAA Systems: The bill requires the FAA to complete the last stage of NextGen by December 31, 2025, and upgrade the National Airspace System with the latest software and infrastructure. *Plans for Future Airspace Technology: The bill provides the FAA with resources and direction to complete the next stage of airspace modernization by deploying new air traffic management and surveillance technologies and incorporating the lessons learned from previous modernization efforts. *Facilitates Commercial Use of Drones and Unmanned Aircraft: The bill directs the FAA to establish a pathway for beyond visual line-of-sight operations and create two additional test sites for companies to start using unmanned aircraft (UAS) for package delivery or other operations. The bill also gives the FAA enforcement authority to prohibit unauthorized or unsafe use of UAS. *Extends the BEYOND program: The bill continues the BEYOND program, launched in 2020, for five years. Progress has been made under the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program which centers around developing standards, engaging communities and informing policies to facilitate the safe deployment and operation of drones. *Supports Avenues to Safety Certification of Air Taxis: The bill supports pathways and additional certainty needed for the safety certification of advanced air mobility powered-lift aircraft, or “air taxis,” capable of vertical take-off and landing. #uas #drone #aam #faa https://lnkd.in/eFm3qNGQ

As a result of consultation from Monday 5 August, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) under 2.5 metres in overall length are now exempt from certification. The exemption comes as a result of feedback provided via consultation and forms part of our commitment to prioritise work specifically supporting the smallest MASS. This is the first step in a package of work to provide support to the small MASS sector (also known as MiniMASS). A further stage will determine a pathway for MiniMASS above 2.5 metres in overall length. A Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) has been published outlining an exemption to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) of less than 2.5 metres in length overall. You can read MGN 702 (M) with further information on GOV.UK: https://lnkd.in/ez5_ujXW

If 1 pilot is enough, would no pilot also be ok? The Electronic system should be able to detect an issue with the pilot to be able to take over(safety of the intended functionality??)...but if the aircraft itself can land safe, maybe there is no pilot needed anymore? A question about human trust? 🤔 #IEC61508, #FunctionalSafety

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The FAA recently published a revised advisory on airborne collision avoidance systems (ACAS), which provides an acceptable means to address operational use of collision avoidance systems, including ACAS and traffic alert and collision avoidance systems.

A transponder (a portmanteau of "transmitter" and "responder") is an electronic device that receives a signal and automatically transmits a specific response. They are widely used in various applications including aviation, marine, telecommunications and satellite communications. Types of transponders: Aviation transponders: Mode A/C transponders: Used on aircraft to transmit identification and altitude information to air traffic control (ATC) radar. Mode S transponders: Provide selective addressing capabilities and can communicate with ATC and other aircraft, offering features such as Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). ADS-B transponders: transmit an aircraft's position, speed and other data to ATC and other equipped aircraft. Maritime transponders: Automatic Identification System (AIS): used on ships and in ship traffic services for identification, location and other data exchanges, improving maritime security. Telecommunications Transponders: Satellite transponders: receive signals from the Earth and retransmit them, usually on different frequencies.

For better or worse: “The Blue sUAS program now also includes a framework that allows for modularity: vetting components and software for DoD use.” It’s become almost a philosophical debate. The BLUE List dictates what UAS are preapproved for Gov purchase and for contractors to fly without and unobtainable COTS waiver. However, can you fly Chinese hardware component on a payload with a BLUE UAS? What about Chinese hardware with US vetted software? It’s getting granular now. https://lnkd.in/ehkr7-x2

Powering safe landings ⚡ ✈️ Conducting an electrical inspection of the MALSR system to ensure every light and circuit functions perfectly. Keeping the approach lighting system reliable for pilots navigating their way to the runway!  #AviationSafety #ElectricalInspection #AirportOperations

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