Commentary - It's getting more and more complicated to figure out how to fly a drone without getting arrested. Connecticut mulls legislation prohibiting drones mounted with flamethrowers, and Utah contemplates allowing officers to shoot down rogue drones. New drone legislation proposals are brought to state houses and city councils every day: and drone operators are left to … [Read more...] about How to Fly a Drone Without Getting Arrested: State and Local Drone Laws
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“Flamethrower Drone” Spurs New Drone Laws in CT
Connecticut may be one of the first states to pass local drone laws restricting the modifications that owners can make to their drones, after a CT college student posted YouTube videos showing drones mounted with a flamethrower and a gun. (Original video included in AP clip below.) While the videos caused local lawmakers concern, no current CT laws appear to have … [Read more...] about “Flamethrower Drone” Spurs New Drone Laws in CT
Unregistered Drones: Can the FAA Put Operators in Jail?
Commentary. "Owners of Unregistered Drones May Face Up to 3 Years in Prison," says an article on ActivistPost, pointing out that as the law stands now, drone operators who do not register could be subject to fines of up to $250,000 and jail time of up to 3 years. But legal experts say it may be difficult for the FAA to enforce the law. Three years in jail seems a little … [Read more...] about Unregistered Drones: Can the FAA Put Operators in Jail?
Another Task Force: FAA’s Latest Move on Drone Regulation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that they will form another task force - this one called the aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) to make recommendations on federal drone regulation. The FAA introduced a proposed rule making over a year ago, and promised to deliver drone regulation by September 30 of 2015: however, … [Read more...] about Another Task Force: FAA’s Latest Move on Drone Regulation
Shuster Goes Public to Defend AIRR Act
While the House vote on the 2016 FAA Reauthorization Act appears to be on hold for the moment, Bill Shuster, Chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and sponsor of the AIRR Act, has gone public to defend his position. Shuster wrote two pointed editorial letters last week, one to the New York Times arguing against an article titled "Don't … [Read more...] about Shuster Goes Public to Defend AIRR Act
