05/04/2021 1 Minute Read
Deuce Drone, a provider of technology-driven last mile delivery services, has announced it received Federal Aviation Administration approval to conduct Operations Over People, in compliance with the FAA’s recent Part 107 rule enhancements. The new regulations, which eliminate the need for a waiver to operate over people, and compliance license will enable Deuce Drone to rapidly expand same-day drone delivery and better serve metropolitan communities.
“We’re thrilled about the FAA’s changes to rule 107 and receiving our compliance license,” said Rhett Ross, CEO of Deuce Drone. “Being able to conduct FAA-compliant operations over people affords a number of promising business opportunities and provides a path to monetizing metropolitan delivery services. This marks a truly significant milestone in Deuce Drone’s growth trajectory.”
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Insurers Expected to Expand Use of Drones to Survey Damage With Rule Change
New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules are expected to clear the way for expanded commercial use of drones, which are increasingly being used by insurers to assess property damage.
The updated Operations Over People rules, which took effect on April 21, allow certified commercial drone pilots to fly over people and moving vehicles while in transit and at night, subject to certain conditions. Drones must weigh less than 250 grams (0.55 pounds) and cannot contain rotating parts that can lacerate human skin.
The rules allow heavier drones to fly over people and vehicles if the operator can demonstrate to the FAA that their drones conform with performance standards, demonstrating that they have mitigated the risk of harming people if they fall. The agency said it intends to release performance standards in the next nine to 12 months.
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After delaying its effective date from March 16, 2021 to April 21, 2021, the FAA has finally put the Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People final rule into effect.
According to the FAA, as “the next incremental step towards further integration of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System”, this new rule targets regulations to permit routine operations of small, unmanned aircraft over people and at night under certain conditions. The idea is to meet the increased demand for flexibility in small UAS operations and allow for UAV industry growth.
“Today’s rules are an important first step in safely and securely managing the growing use of drones in our airspace, though more work remains on the journey to full integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS),” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “The Department looks forward to working with stakeholders to ensure that our UAS policies keep pace with innovation, ensure the saf
Updated FAA Rules May Expand Insurer Use of Drones to Survey Damage
New Federal Aviation rules are expected to clear the way for expanded commercial use of drones, which are increasingly being used by insurers to assess property damage.
The updated Operations Over People rules, which took effect on April 21, allow certified commercial drone pilots to fly over people and moving vehicles while in transit and at night, subject to certain conditions. Drones must weigh less than 250 grams (0.55 pounds) and cannot contain rotating parts that can lacerate human skin.
The rules allow heavier drones to fly over people and vehicles if the operator can demonstrate to the FAA that their drones conform with performance standards, demonstrating that they have mitigated the risk of harming people if they fall. The agency said it intends to release performance standards in the next nine to 12 months.