Tag: FAA

Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say

After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?

5G rollout has been a disaster in the U.S. Here’s why

AT&T and Verizon are going live with their new C-band 5G spectrum after weeks of wrangling with the aviation industry and government officials. But what's next?

FAA says 50 U.S. airports won’t get expanded 5G coverage until later in 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration has published a list of 50 U.S. airports where AT&T and Verizon's expanded 5G coverage won’t be arriving initially

Verizon pursues 5G UW expansion to 100 million customers despite hurdles

Verizon expects to use its new C-band spectrum to bring faster 5G Ultra Wideband service to more than 100 million people this month.

AT&T, Verizon backtrack on airline fears, agree to delay rollout of 5G spectrum

AT&T and Verizon have agreed to a two-week delay of the new C-band 5G spectrum rollout that was requested by senior U.S. transportation and aviation officials.

AT&T and Verizon forge ahead with new 5G deployments despite aviation industry fears

AT&T and Verizon are moving ahead with the deployment of their midband 5G spectrum, despite aviation industry concerns.

Verizon and AT&T propose 5G midband power limits to avoid aircraft interference

Verizon and AT&T have agreed to temporarily lower the power of their new midband 5G towers to quell fears that the new spectrum could interfere with aircraft.

737 Max: Boeing working to fix another issue with its troubled aircraft

Boeing is working to sort out yet another software issue found on its grounded 737 Max passenger plane.

Feds ban Chinese-made drones over spying fears. Could your drone be next?

The new no-fly rule is explicitly aimed at foreign drones and the only exceptions would be for emergencies.

FAA proposes nationwide real-time tracking system for all drones

The FAA is exploring the idea of setting up a system to track airborne drones, as well as connected pilot IDs. The plan is part of efforts to integrate unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.

UPS gets FAA clearance to roll out a fleet of delivery drones

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave UPS the go-ahead to create a fleet of drones to deliver packages with very few limitations on Tuesday

Google’s Wing delivery drones will soon ship packages for FedEx and Walgreens

Google-owned drone delivery company Wing will launch a pilot version of its service in Virginia next month, delivering packages for FedEx Express and Walgreens

FAA closes airspace around Area 51 ahead of alien raid event

To deal with any extraterrestrial-seeking attendees of the viral Storm Area 51 event, the FAA has announced a no-fly zone around Area 51

Airlines have banned all MacBooks from checked baggage over battery concerns

Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have banned certain MacBook Pro models over battery fire hazard fears, and now Virgin Australia won't allow them as checked luggage.

FAA bans recalled MacBook Pro models from all flights due to battery issue

Certain models of Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro were recalled in June 2019, and now the device has been banned from flights by the FAA. Affected units were sold from September 2015 to February 2017, and Apple will replace affected batteries for free.

B4UFLY app for drone pilots gets overhaul, so it should actually work now

The FAA's original B4UFLY app for drone pilots was roundly lambasted for being confusing, slow, and glitchy when it launched in 2016. On Wednesday it rolled out an overhauled, improved app to help drone owners fly safely.

Drone app B4UFLY should receive a better rating in the app store soon

The FAA's B4UFLY app is supposed to help drone hobbyists fly their aircraft safely, but abysmal reviews on app stores suggest it's not working out. The good news is that the FAA has finally decided to overhaul the software.The post Drone app B4UFLY should receive a better rating in the app store soon appeared first on Digital Trends.

Own a drone? New rule means you have to change the way its ID is displayed

Registered drone owners will need to put their machine's ID number on the outside of the aircraft from February 23 in accordance with a new FAA rule. It means the ID can no longer be placed inside the drone's battery compartment.The post Own a drone? New rule means you have to change the way its ID is displayed appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drones: New rules could soon allow flights over people and at night

With commercial operators in mind, the U.S. government is looking to loosen restrictions on drone flights with a set of proposals that would allow the machines greater freedom to fly over populated areas and also at night.The post Drones: New rules could soon allow flights over people and at night appeared first on Digital Trends.

How to register your drone with the FAA

Before you take to the skies with your new drone, you need to make sure it has been properly registered with the U.S. government. Check our guide for registration requirements and easy, step-by-step instructions on how to complete your drone registration with the Federal Aviation Administration.The post How to register your drone with the FAA appeared first on Digital Trends.

Ford proposes remote drone-tracking system for the FAA

This week's FAA drone symposium had an unlikely panelist: Ford. The automaker has been working with the agency to figure

Officials probe first possible drone-related aircraft crash in the US

US authorities have started investigating what could be the first drone-related aircraft crash in the US, according to Bloomberg. Pilots

Louisville wants a fleet of drones to survey areas after shootings

Earlier this week, the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky told reporters that he wants the city to field a fleet of

Getting a drone for Christmas? Be sure to register it before you fly sky high

Millions of drones will be excitedly unwrapped this holiday season, but did you know you need to register it before you fire it up? The process can be completed online and costs five bucks.The post Getting a drone for Christmas? Be sure to register it before you fly sky high appeared first on Digital Trends.

FAA names seven nuclear research labs as no-drone zones

The FAA has granted DOE's request to make seven of its facilities no-drone zones -- and they're all nuclear research

Drone ban: FAA adds to the list of places where you can’t fly your bird

The FAA has banned drone flights over nuclear sites ... not that you were thinking about flying your machine over such a facility, of course. Violators face criminal charges, the FAA confirmed.The post Drone ban: FAA adds to the list of places where you can’t fly your bird appeared first on Digital Trends.

The drone database is back, and most owners must register their details

Following a seven-month pause in mandatory registration, a change in the law this week means that U.S.-based drone owners must now register their flying machine if they haven't already done so.The post The drone database is back, and most owners must register their details appeared first on Digital Trends.

US once again requires that you register your drone

The US' brief period of registration-free drone flight is over -- President Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act

Deliveries by drone look a lot closer with new U.S. initiative

Deliveries by drone may be a lot closer after the government on Wednesday announced a program designed to make testing the technology easier. Among its tasks will be to reexamine rules on night operations and flights over people.The post Deliveries by drone look a lot closer with new U.S. initiative appeared first on Digital Trends.

Trump announces program to test drones beyond FAA regulations

President Trump and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program today -- an initiative

Air traffic controllers may get a break from non-stop drone reports

Air traffic controllers have it bad enough managing full-size aircraft, but they face an extra headache when you throw drones

FAA proposes ban on large electronics in checked baggage

While most of us probably keep our laptops and other large electronics in our carry-on bags, the Federal Aviation Administration