At this morning's Commercial UAV Expo Keynote Panel, Erik Amend, Executive Office Manager of the FAA UAS Integration Office, gave an update on the FAA IPP. Integration Pilot Program (IPP) participants gave their insights on how the program has benefited the communities they serve and the drone industry. As many of the FAA IPP programs are measuring success, "Everyone wants … [Read more...] about FAA IPP Update: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
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What’s Happening With UTM? FAA Moves to Next Phase of Testing
If you've been wondering what's happening with UTM (unmanned traffic management) you aren't alone. That's mostly because UTM isn't just one policy or piece of technology, it's a complex framework of regulations and solutions working together. Remote ID regulation and technology, which has been in development for years now, is a critical piece of that framework. In January … [Read more...] about What’s Happening With UTM? FAA Moves to Next Phase of Testing
DJI on U.S. Government Drone Regulation and Fear-Based Policies: “Everyone Pays”
In the final keynote address of DJI Airworks 2020, DJI's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman talked about the direction U.S. government drone regulation is taking - and spoke out against fear-based policies. U.S. government drone regulation has increasingly focused on security, with drones in the cross-fire of the U.S.- China trade war. Regulations that propose … [Read more...] about DJI on U.S. Government Drone Regulation and Fear-Based Policies: “Everyone Pays”
FAA and Drone Regulation: Should the FAA Have Exclusive Control?
The FAA is working hard to integrate drones into the airspace and ensure the safety of both manned and unmanned aircraft. But how much control should the FAA have, and would a "patchwork" approach actually hold some advantages for the drone industry? Our own opinion pieces have supported a single point of regulation; in this challenge to the prevailing view, attorney Jonathan … [Read more...] about FAA and Drone Regulation: Should the FAA Have Exclusive Control?
The Barbados Drone Ban Continues [VIDEO]
It may seem like the stunning geography and beautiful weather of the Caribbean would be ideal for drones - but the continued Barbados drone ban makes it almost impossible for the drone industry to grow there, despite the need for drone help in search and rescue, security, and development projects. Barbados drone regulations prohibit the import of drones and, while allowing … [Read more...] about The Barbados Drone Ban Continues [VIDEO]
