News and Commentary. The FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the Dakota Access Pipeline Protest, prohibiting any aircraft other than law enforcement from flying over the site for a 4-nautical mile radius. Regardless of the claim that the TFR is for "safety," the effect of the TFR is to block any legitimate documentation of activities on either side: … [Read more...] about The TFR Over Standing Rock: What Law Enforcement Doesn’t Want You to See
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Drones Overhead: the FAA’s New Rule on Flight Over People
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is getting ready to move on the promised regulations for flight over people, The Hill reports. Commercial drone operators have been waiting for the details of the new rules, which FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has promised by the end of this calendar year at several public appearances. The new rule could help to move some … [Read more...] about Drones Overhead: the FAA’s New Rule on Flight Over People
The FAA Has a Waiver Problem – and They Know It.
During a discussion panel at this week's Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, FAA attorney Dean Griffiths revealed Part 107 waiver statistics - and they don't look good. As of last month, the FAA had received 912 requests for Part 107 waivers - and had issued 23. They had disapproved or withdrawn only 36. The fact that they have approved only about 2.5% of the requests - and … [Read more...] about The FAA Has a Waiver Problem – and They Know It.
Hobby Fliers Kicked to the Curb Again – This Time in Europe
News and Commentary. Europe Air Sports (EAS) and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), Europe's leading model aircraft communities similar to the AMA, have issued their response to the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) proposed ruling on recreational drones. EAS and FAI complain that combining model aircraft flyers with recreational drones under a single … [Read more...] about Hobby Fliers Kicked to the Curb Again – This Time in Europe
The Part 107 Test: Choosing the Right Prep Course For You
The FAA says that it requires about 20 hours of study to pass the Part 107 test. By all reports, the test is not an easy one - but those willing to put in the time can certainly be successful. DRONELIFE published a list of study guides and courses earlier - but with these and so many new offerings to choose from, how do you know which is best for you? Here's our guide to … [Read more...] about The Part 107 Test: Choosing the Right Prep Course For You
