The FAA is working hard to integrate drones into the airspace and ensure the safety of both manned and unmanned aircraft. But how much control should the FAA have, and would a "patchwork" approach actually hold some advantages for the drone industry? Our own opinion pieces have supported a single point of regulation; in this challenge to the prevailing view, attorney Jonathan … [Read more...] about FAA and Drone Regulation: Should the FAA Have Exclusive Control?
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Minnesota Man Arrested in Drone Shooting
A Minnesota man faces criminal charges after a pilot reported a drone shooting as the aircraft flew over a meat-processing plant. The Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department charged Travis Duane Winters, 34, of Butterfield, Minn., with criminal damage to property and reckless discharge of a weapon within city limits. An unidentified drone pilot alleged Winters used a shotgun … [Read more...] about Minnesota Man Arrested in Drone Shooting
Where to Find Europe’s Drone Rules All in One Place: EASA’s Easy Access Rules
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has recently published a document called "Easy Access Rules" that covers European drone regulations in an easy to understand and easy to use format. The 265 page document is available on their website for download here. While 265 pages may sound daunting, it's still an improvement - and a single resource with links for drone … [Read more...] about Where to Find Europe’s Drone Rules All in One Place: EASA’s Easy Access Rules
The Deep Dive into Remote ID for Drones: What It Is, What it Means, and What’s Next
We've gotten a lot of questions and comments about Remote ID for Drones - and with good reason. This regulation is important: it has the potential to impact all drone operations in the country. It's also technical, and challenging to understand. This guest post is a longer read - a dive into the topic that provides definitions of the terms and an overview of the work that … [Read more...] about The Deep Dive into Remote ID for Drones: What It Is, What it Means, and What’s Next
Judge Strikes Down Michigan County’s Drone Ban
A Michigan county’s attempt to ban drone flights in its public parks crashed and burned last week after a judge ruled the ordinance flew in the face of state law. Flint-area circuit court Judge Joseph Farah granted an injunction to prohibit enforcement of the ban as part of a lawsuit filed last year by the Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators. In 2018, police handcuffed, … [Read more...] about Judge Strikes Down Michigan County’s Drone Ban
