Michigan high court punts on question of drone surveillance legality By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a case that could have broad implications on drone surveillance efforts conducted by local governments, the Michigan Supreme Court had ruled that drone footage of a couple’s private property should not be excluded as evidence in a civil action against them. In the … [Read more...] about Michigan Supreme Court Allows Drone Surveillance Evidence in Civil Case
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Can the U.S. Senate Pass the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Before Friday?
Amidst Challenges, the Act Receives Strong Support from the Commercial Drone Alliance The U.S. Senate is facing new uncertainties in passing the five-year FAA Reauthorization Act before the upcoming deadline next Friday, May 10. Despite the Senate not reconvening until Tuesday and only just starting formal negotiations concerning time agreements and amendments, Senate … [Read more...] about Can the U.S. Senate Pass the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Before Friday?
Senate to Begin Hammering Out a Deal on FAA Reauthorization
Understanding the Significance of the FAA Reauthorization Act for the Drone Industry The U.S. Senate has recently commenced the debate on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a pivotal legislation aimed at enhancing aviation safety and airport improvements. This legislative package, which seeks approval before the existing FAA funding expires on May 10, includes a … [Read more...] about Senate to Begin Hammering Out a Deal on FAA Reauthorization
Lawmakers Call for Increasing Tariffs on Import of Chinese Drones
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for Tougher Tariffs on Chinese Drones Over Security Concerns by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The latest move in the ongoing battle between parts of the U.S. government and drone manufacturers based in China involves an effort to make those products prohibitively expensive for American consumers. On Tuesday, March 19 a bipartisan group of … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Call for Increasing Tariffs on Import of Chinese Drones
SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID Standards
The following article is based upon research by SkySafe. This article is intended only as general information, as Remote ID technology is a critical building block of larger unmanned traffic management systems (UTM). Find more information on the FAA's Remote ID policy here; and see the official list of Remote ID compliant aircraft here, where pilots can look up aircraft by … [Read more...] about SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID Standards
