The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a set of global standards for drone operations around the world. The aim is simple: to keep manned aircraft and the public safe and improve accountability among drone pilots. The ISO has released a draft set of standards as part of a public consultation open until January 21st, 2019. The standards … [Read more...] about ISO Proposes Global Drone Standards
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What’s Next for Drone Laws? The Commercial UAV Policy Panel at Airworks
One of the best aspects of this week's DJI Airworks conference in Dallas was the opportunity to hear the industry's biggest influencers speak about critical issues. The Commercial UAV Policy Panel was moderated by DJI's Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman, and the panel included a critical player in drone policy at the FAA, Danielle Corbett (Aviation … [Read more...] about What’s Next for Drone Laws? The Commercial UAV Policy Panel at Airworks
AMA Issues Statement on FAA Reauthorization: A “New Chapter” for the Organization
The AMA is putting the best face possible on the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The Academy of Model Aeronautics was vocal in their opposition to the section of the Act which repealed Section 336, which provided protections from new regulation for recreational flyers. While the AMA has worked hard to educate and promote safety for the hobby, recreational … [Read more...] about AMA Issues Statement on FAA Reauthorization: A “New Chapter” for the Organization
FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 4, Can Homeland Security Shoot Down Your Drone?
The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It’s wordy, complex, and confusing – and the headlines haven’t made understanding what’s inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the “Safeguarding the Skies” Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 4, Can Homeland Security Shoot Down Your Drone?
FAA Reauthorization Explained: Part 1, the Repeal of Section 336
The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It's wordy, complex, and confusing - and the headlines haven't made understanding what's inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the "Safeguarding the Skies" Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Explained: Part 1, the Repeal of Section 336
