A group of drone industry stakeholders sent a letter to the Senate yesterday, protesting Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) proposed drone amendment to the 2016 FAA Reauthorization Act. At issue are Feinstein's proposed amendments #3558 and #3650 to the 2016 FAA Reauthorization package. The amendments would change or strike a provision in the Reauthorization bill that … [Read more...] about Industry Protests Feinstein’s Proposed Drone Amendment
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The AIRR Act and Commercial Drones
As Congress dukes it out over the 2016 FAA Reathorization Act (AIRR Act) the industry is weighing in on the provisions that would affect commercial drones. Reactions are mixed, as industry groups applaud the small steps forward and bemoan the absence of some critical legislation to support innovation in the industry. What the Drone Industry Wanted Prior to the release … [Read more...] about The AIRR Act and Commercial Drones
RI State House Forms Drone Commission
The State of Rhode Island General Assembly special commission to address drone laws met for the first time yesterday. The commission, co-chaired by Rep. Stephen Ucci, will address issues of privacy and safety in an effort to balance appropriate regulation with support for the new industry. Ucci told local news stations that he did not want to stifle the use of drones in … [Read more...] about RI State House Forms Drone Commission
AUVSI Report Paints Optimistic, Cautious Picture for Drone Sector
A recent American industry report shows that commercial growth of UAVs is swelling from sea to shining sea but the buffeting winds of errant regulation still pose a muscular risk to this infant sector. According to a new study released in September by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to … [Read more...] about AUVSI Report Paints Optimistic, Cautious Picture for Drone Sector
Drones Set to Take Off Over Farm Fields
(Source: JS Online) Operating a small aerial drone over hundreds of acres of corn, Zach Fiene can receive detailed pictures of the crop on his iPad. From the images, or a live video, he can see exactly what parts of a field are struggling with plant disease, insects or a lack of water. In a matter of minutes, he can gather as much information as someone could get in … [Read more...] about Drones Set to Take Off Over Farm Fields
