Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs in the case of National Press Photographers … [Read more...] about Texas Drone Law Heads to Supreme Court: Key Free Speech Case in the Balance
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North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement
Legislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial … [Read more...] about North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement
Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation
House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate threats from errant unmanned aerial … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation
NDAA Passed the House: What That Means for the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Comes Next
NDAA FY25 Passed House Friday, June 14 by Narrow Margin: What's Happening with the Countering CCP Drones Act Now? The legislative process in the US continues, as the House version of the fiscal year 25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) has made it's way through the full House of Representatives. The House version of the NDAA FY25 contains the Countering CCP … [Read more...] about NDAA Passed the House: What That Means for the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Comes Next
First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups including the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety … [Read more...] about First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
