U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced new additions and changes to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee membership. New members include representatives from U.S. manufacturer Skydio and Amazon Prime, as well as individual drone operator Vic Moss and President CEO of the Drone Services Providers Alliance, Kenji … [Read more...] about Drone Advisory Committee Membership Changes: Skydio, Amazon Prime, Drone Service Providers
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Op-Ed: Brian Wynne and Kevin Burke on Remote Identification for Unmanned Systems
Following the publication of the final rule on remote identification for drones last week, the industry has voiced opinions both for and against the concept of Remote ID as well as the actual rule. DRONELIFE is honored to publish this joint op-ed from two of the industry's leading voices: AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne, and Kevin Burke, President and CEO of Airports … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Brian Wynne and Kevin Burke on Remote Identification for Unmanned Systems
10 Rules for New Drone Owners: Flying Legally in the United States
If you got - or gave - a drone this holiday season, there are important rules for new drone flyers to be aware of and follow. We asked an FAA representative to point out the top 10 items new flyers need to be aware of. Part of an occasional series, “Things the FAA Wishes More Pilots Knew.” This article discusses 10 important rules to understand before flying your … [Read more...] about 10 Rules for New Drone Owners: Flying Legally in the United States
DJI’s Response to Remote ID: “A Rule That Will Serve the Whole Industry”
DJI's response to Remote ID, the FAA regulation released on Monday, is a positive one. The world's largest drone manufacturer says that they will work towards complying with the new regulations. “DJI has long supported the FAA’s Remote ID initiative because it will enhance drone accountability, safety and security. The FAA’s deliberative process of reviewing over 50,000 … [Read more...] about DJI’s Response to Remote ID: “A Rule That Will Serve the Whole Industry”
Industry Weighs in on New Drone Rules for Remote ID, Flight Over People
The FAA has published new drone rules for Remote ID and Operations Over People. While it will take some time to fully unpack the final rule on Remote ID, the drone industry is weighing in on the new regulations and the impact that they will have. (See the announcement with links to the full text of the rules, and a Q & A on Remote ID from DRONERESPONDERS.) AUVSI has … [Read more...] about Industry Weighs in on New Drone Rules for Remote ID, Flight Over People
