News and Commentary. The FAA Reauthorization Extension runs out this fall - and Rep. Bill Shuster has reintroduced the AIRR Act as the "21st Century AIRR Act", the FAA Reathorization Package that calls for privatization of Air Traffic Control. Last year, the AIRR Act failed to pass the Senate and was eventually tabled; wrangling in Congress resulted in a down-to-the-wire … [Read more...] about The AIRR Act is Back – What’s in it For Drones?
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What Happened When Drone Execs Met Trump Today?
Top drone executives from PrecisionHawk, Trumbull Unmanned, AirMap, Measure, Kespry and Airspace joined wireless network executives and venture capitalists for some face to face time with U.S. President Donald Trump. By all reports, the crowd praised Trump for his efforts to limit government regulation and his support for new technology. "We want them to create new … [Read more...] about What Happened When Drone Execs Met Trump Today?
Would Privatizing Air Traffic Control Actually Help Drone Delivery?
A recent article published on Recode.net speculated that the privatization of air traffic control, as announced by President Donald Trump earlier this week, could actually speed up drone integration - and the commercial applications that can't be utilized until it's complete, like drone delivery. "The proposal to privatize air traffic management comes as the FAA and NASA are … [Read more...] about Would Privatizing Air Traffic Control Actually Help Drone Delivery?
Figuring Out State and Local Drone Laws: Where to Find Them and How to Follow Them
State and Local drone laws have become even more complicated in recent months. With issues of FAA preemption in question, states are proposing drone regulations at a continually increasing rate. Current proposals in Congress which would protect states' rights to legislate drones - Sen. Dianne Feinstein's "Drone Federalism Act" - could only intensify the issue. "The states … [Read more...] about Figuring Out State and Local Drone Laws: Where to Find Them and How to Follow Them
Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) submitted the Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 on March 15, creating a significant layer of obstacles for drone integration and drone businesses. Today, the Commercial Drone Alliance came out in opposition to the Act, which the Alliance says will create a significant administrative burden for drone businesses while actually … [Read more...] about Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
