(Source: Colin Snow, droneanalyst.com) On February 15, 2015, the commercial drone industry breathed a collective sigh of relief. The Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed new rules for small unmanned aircraft systems seemed, at first blush, somewhat practical. The FAA regulations will eventually allow commercial operations of drones that weigh under 55 pounds in U.S. … [Read more...] about FAA Proposed Drone Rules: Market Opportunity Winners and Losers
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Hopes Soar As Drone Enthusiasts Greet New Rule Proposal
(Source: NPR) The Federal Aviation Administration has made its long-awaited announcement of how unmanned aerial vehicles - drones - should be regulated in the U.S. Drone operators have greeted the proposed rules with enormous relief. They were worried about restrictions after the accidental crash of a small drone on the White House lawn last month. NPR's John … [Read more...] about Hopes Soar As Drone Enthusiasts Greet New Rule Proposal
Drones Will Dance, Fight and Race in Upcoming Drone Circus
(Source: mashable.com) Drones can do all sorts of things — take great videos, race or even smuggle meth — but how good are they at entertainment? We'll likely find out this year during the world's first drone entertainment show in Amsterdam. Air 2015, as the show's called, is slated to happen in the Amsterdam Arena sometime this year, but other details, including the … [Read more...] about Drones Will Dance, Fight and Race in Upcoming Drone Circus
Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
The technological equivalent of prohibition finally has an end in sight. On Sunday, the FAA proposed rules for integrating commercial drones into the U.S. airspace. While there are still some hurdles to get past, the message of the FAA is clear: drones have enormous economic potential and it's time to let people reap those benefits. Before we get into any specifics, it is … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
What You Need To Know About The Federal Government’s Drone Privacy Rules
(Source: Forbes) Today, President Obama issued an Executive Order creating standards for how the Federal government will address the privacy issues associated with drones. Federal government agencies and some recipients of Federal funds will have one year to implement the President’s policies and make them publicly available. As expected, his Executive Order accompanied … [Read more...] about What You Need To Know About The Federal Government’s Drone Privacy Rules
