Today, September 13, the FAA Remote ID deadline has been extended by 6 months. Drone operators will now have until March 16, 2024 to comply with the remote ID for drones regulations. Find the rule in the Code of Federal Regulations here: or at the FAA website here. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - Extends - Remote - ID - For - Drones - Deadline The … [Read more...] about FAA Remote ID Deadline Extended 6 Months
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Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
The Biden administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to be FAA Administrator. Following months of speculation - Whitaker was first mentioned as a candidate in May - FAA veteran Mike Whitaker has been named as the nominee for the FAA's top position. Whitaker is the Biden administrations second nominee: Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his nomination amidst … [Read more...] about Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo kicked off in Las Vegas this week. Today, the traditional keynote featured industry leaders addressing some of the most important questions of the day: including what the FAA plans for drone integration - and what will happen with the Remote ID for Drones rule, scheduled to be implemented for operators on September 16, 2023. The keynote, moderated by … [Read more...] about FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
US-Manufactured, Engineering Drone Skyfish Takes Full Advantage of Sony’s New Camera and SDKs
Today, Sony launched their newest offering: an ultra-lightweight, interchangeable lens professional camera designed for industrial applications. As Sony exhibits the new camera at Commercial UAV Expo this week, US drone manufacturer Skyfish will be demonstrating the Sony payload in action. The first drone manufacturer to support the new ultra-compact camera with Sony's new … [Read more...] about US-Manufactured, Engineering Drone Skyfish Takes Full Advantage of Sony’s New Camera and SDKs
State Fair of Texas Will Prohibit All Drone Overflights, Even if They Have FAA Approval
State Fair of Texas drone policy prohibits overflights, even with FAA approval By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Jim Magill The State Fair of Texas has posted a media policy that prohibits all drone overflight above the festival while the fair is in session, even those that are launched from a site off the fairgrounds, and even if those flights are approved by the Federal … [Read more...] about State Fair of Texas Will Prohibit All Drone Overflights, Even if They Have FAA Approval
