News and Commentary. Kentucky's House Bill 45 is being touted as a privacy bill - and addresses a wide range of dystopian future scenarios, including microchipping people without their permission, disseminating deep fakes, and installing tracking devices on humans or property. The sections on drone use, however, could have a negative impact on drone use in the … [Read more...] about Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones
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Senate Passes Extension of FAA Reauthorization Until March
The U.S. Senate has passed a three-month extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authority, extending it until March 8, 2024. This move came just before the Senate wrapped up the majority of its business for the year, with lawmakers departing for the Christmas break. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced that Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) … [Read more...] about Senate Passes Extension of FAA Reauthorization Until March
On the Anniversary of the Wright Brothers First Powered Flight, Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: Elevating Drone Safety and Redefining Airspace Situational Awareness
Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: A Revolutionary Step in Airspace Situational Awareness Aloft Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in drone fleet and airspace management, has unveiled its latest milestone with the launch of Air Aware, a cutting-edge advancement in airspace situational awareness. This application provides comprehensive real-time insights before, during, and … [Read more...] about On the Anniversary of the Wright Brothers First Powered Flight, Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: Elevating Drone Safety and Redefining Airspace Situational Awareness
FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act Includes American Security Drone Act, Limiting Chinese-Made Drone Use
Now on President Biden's desk for signature, the FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Included in the FY 24 NDAA is the American Security Drone Act, (See Subtitle H in text of NDAA) which would limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drone platforms by federal or federally funded drone programs. The ASDA was introduced … [Read more...] about FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act Includes American Security Drone Act, Limiting Chinese-Made Drone Use
U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as "a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations". As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision … [Read more...] about U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
