Digital Government
FAA releases long-awaited drone rules
New rules pave the way for increased commercial uses of drones across the country, but also for domestic government uses.
Digital Government
FAA joining the chief data officer movement
The airspace agency is hiring for its newly created data management leadership role.
Digital Government
FAA opens up drone registration database
The FAA has made its database of hobbyists' and recreational users' unmanned aerial systems more widely available to the public.
Modernization
Should airlines pay to get FAA tech past the 1990s?
The nation's air traffic control system is in dire need of stable funding. Is taking the checkbook away from Congress the answer?
Digital Government
FAA panel says small drones could operate in populated areas
The final report by an FAA-backed rulemaking committee recommends categorizing drones by size and permitting some to be operated over people not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft.
Digital Government
FAA tweaks drone registration
The FAA is making life a little easier for federal and commercial domestic drone operators by opening its new online registration site and doubling the authorized operating altitude.
Digital Government
FAA tweaks rule making process for private drones
Almost half a million drone owners have registered drone aircraft with the FAA since the beginning of the year, prompting the agency to adapt its approach to another UAS rulemaking.
Modernization
FAA chief: 181,000 drones registered on gov website
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, speaking at CES, stressed the safety implications of drone registration and the release of a new app for drone users.
Digital Government
FAA releases drone registration rules
Private owners of small unmanned aircraft must register their names, physical and email addresses via an online database under new rules issued by the FAA.
Digital Government
FAA drones task force recommends online registration system
As promised, a Federal Aviation Administration task force released recommendations that include requiring the operators of privately owned unmanned aerial vehicles to register with the government.
Digital Government
Commerce launches data start-up, SEA names interim leader and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
FAA drone task force moves ahead
The Federal Aviation Administration has named the government and civilian leaders of a task force in charge of coming up with a plan to register recreational drones by Christmas.
Digital Government
FAA aims to have drone registration in place by Christmas
The government is getting serious about violations of protected airspace by privately owned drones, and is planning new rules to back the effort.
Digital Government
FAA undermines its safety efforts with inadequate data, GAO says
The FAA is trying to improve its assessments of accidents and crashes, but a lack of good data is handicapping the effort.
Digital Government
Agencies test user ideas for mobile tech
IT executives at two agencies turned to their employees for ideas of smart uses of mobile technologies.
Digital Government
Roger W. Jones Award for executive leadership bestowed
The award honors commitment to public service.
People
Steve Cooper lands in a new role
Steve Cooper, former CIO of the FAA's Air Traffic Operation, has a new title.
People