Oral arguments in the case of Taylor vs. Huerta, a case that challenges the legality of the FAA's drone registration program, began last week - and the FAA did not appear to emerge with victory at hand. The FAA's drone registration program was instituted just before the holidays in 2015. The drone registration program - Part 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - … [Read more...] about Judge Tells FAA Rep: “You’re Just Making Stuff Up.”
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The Senate Hearing on Drone Integration
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hosted the hearing, entitled "Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Innovation, Integration, Successes, and Challenges," this morning. Chairman Thune introduced the hearing, setting a positive tone towards speeding up drone integration and working toward incorporating supports for integration in the permanent FAA … [Read more...] about The Senate Hearing on Drone Integration
Massachusetts Drone Operator Challenges Local Law
In the wealthy Boston suburb of Newton Massachusetts, the first legal challenge by a drone operator to a local ordinance has been filed. Newton resident Michael Singer has filed suit against the City of Newton, claiming that the proposed ordinance is preempted by federal law and violates his rights. "On December 19,2016, Newton's city council enacted Section 20-64 of the … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Drone Operator Challenges Local Law
FAA Authorizations and Waivers: 3 Big Questions (And the Answers)
The enactment of Part 107 late this summer regularized commercial drone operation in the US. For drone operators who are working in remote areas at a distance from airports and entirely within Part 107's guidelines, a Part 107 Remote Pilot's Certificate may be all they need. But for most operators, waivers and authorizations are a part of life. The FAA has done its best to … [Read more...] about FAA Authorizations and Waivers: 3 Big Questions (And the Answers)
The DOT’s Damning Investigation on FAA Oversight of Commercial Drones
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General has issued a damning report on the FAA's oversight of commercial drones, saying that the agency has "limited knowledge of where UAS actually operate and limited means to oversee [commercial] operators." The Inspector General's Audit Report, reposted here by Insurance Journal, concludes that the FAA is … [Read more...] about The DOT’s Damning Investigation on FAA Oversight of Commercial Drones
