The following is a guest post by the legal experts at the Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (AOPA.) The number of pilots certificated to fly unmanned aircraft commercially is increasing, as well as the number of others flying unmanned aircraft for hobby or recreational use, so it is important to be familiar with the FAA and NTSB rules for unmanned aircraft accident … [Read more...] about AOPA: Reporting Requirements for Drone Accidents and Incidents
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AMA Urges Stricter Enforcement and Corrects Misinformation in ICAO Letter
A letter from Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) president Rich Hanson to the International Civil Aviation Organization has sought to correct misinformation surrounding the regulations recreational pilots must comply with and urge more effective education and enforcement in the drone industry. In it, Hanson suggests the ICAO considers the full picture and the existing … [Read more...] about AMA Urges Stricter Enforcement and Corrects Misinformation in ICAO Letter
FAA Symposium: Drones Seeing “Massive Adoption,” Safety Concerns are a Primary Issue
At AUVSI and the FAA's co-hosted UAS Symposium event, speakers agreed on the rapid development of the drone industry. Safety, however, remained a primary concern. Michael Kratsios, deputy assistant to the president and deputy U.S. technology officer, said that the administration offered their full support for drone integration. Saying that he expected the 75,000 commercial … [Read more...] about FAA Symposium: Drones Seeing “Massive Adoption,” Safety Concerns are a Primary Issue
FAA Reauthorization: Privatized Air Traffic Control is a No Go
As Congress once again looks at infrastructure and FAA Reauthorization, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) has decided not to pursue privatized Air Traffic Control as part of the next Reauthorization package. Shuster's AIRR Act has been on the table for two years now, but has been unable to get through the Senate. The Act called for … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization: Privatized Air Traffic Control is a No Go
AMA Asks Public “Not to Jump to Conclusions” About Helicopter Crash
The crash landing of a Robinson Helicopter R22 in South Carolina last week, reportedly caused by interference with a drone, has prompted the AMA to issue an official statement asking the public not to jump to conclusions about the accident. There were no injuries during the incident, which involved a student pilot and an instructor. The pilot and instructor told … [Read more...] about AMA Asks Public “Not to Jump to Conclusions” About Helicopter Crash
