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What is Unmanned Air Traffic System Management?

By Eric Morris | Published: April 20, 2022
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Air Traffic Control for Drones  The introduction of drones into our airspace has thrown a wrench into the modus operandi of air traffic dispatch and control. Drones have made this profession more complex because the skies are more congested than ever before. If you are interested in this career, air traffic dispatcher salary, own a […]

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FAA’s Test for Recreational Drone Flying Gains Steam

By Eric Morris | Published: December 20, 2019
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Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the organizations selected to help the agency in improving test administration requirements for recreational Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones aeronautical knowledge and safety test. The federal agency is pursuing these efforts to improve the large portion of drone operations and its public safety.

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