News and Commentary. Kentucky's House Bill 45 is being touted as a privacy bill - and addresses a wide range of dystopian future scenarios, including microchipping people without their permission, disseminating deep fakes, and installing tracking devices on humans or property. The sections on drone use, however, could have a negative impact on drone use in the … [Read more...] about Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones
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Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles
Cruz Advocates for FAA Reauthorization Extension Amidst Senate Debate In a recent development on Capitol Hill, Senator Ted Cruz, along with fellow Republican senators, faced a setback in their attempt to secure unanimous consent for a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) authorization. The move comes as the current extension of FAA … [Read more...] about Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles
U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as "a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations". As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision … [Read more...] about U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry
AUVSI's Initiatives Aim to Boost U.S. Drone Industry and Level Global Playing Field This week, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) took a significant step toward strengthening the U.S. drone industry with the launch of the Partnership for Drone Competitiveness (Partnership) and the release of an accompanying whitepaper. A Capitol Hill press … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry
Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates
As the FAA continues to develop the process for granting type certifications for unmanned vehicles, Matternet's M2 delivery drone receives the first amendment to type certification, as the platform has evolved. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Matternets - Amendment - To - Type - Certification - For - M2 - Delivery - … [Read more...] about Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates
