(Source: PC World) The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration plans to host a series of meetings with interested people aimed at developing best practices for protecting privacy in the burgeoning aerial drone industry. The NTIA will launch what it calls a “multistakeholder process” focused on drone privacy standards in the coming months, the … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Hustles to Enact Privacy Rules for Drones
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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
Obama’s Former Student is Shaping the Nation’s Policy on Drones
(Source: fortune.com) When Lisa Ellman was eight years old, she drafted a policy document for her family. She called it her Magna Carta—and it was primarily designed to keep her two annoying younger brothers in check. Ellman’s document levied a fine for saying mean words like “dummy” and for engaging in wild behavior like “pinching your older sister.” “It was pretty … [Read more...] about Obama’s Former Student is Shaping the Nation’s Policy on Drones
Why Laws Won’t Prevent Another White House Drone Crash
Fly Away Drone When we first heard about the White House drone crash details were scarce. The initial reports said a 2 foot wide quadcopter had hit a tree and fell into the Obama's back yard. As avid followers of drone news, the knee-jerk reaction of the Dronelife staff was, "some idiot probably lost control of his Phantom." Yes, it was suspicious the crash happened at 3 … [Read more...] about Why Laws Won’t Prevent Another White House Drone Crash
Obama Says US Must Catch Up to Ensure Drones Are Safe
(Source: Yahoo! News) The United States has fallen behind technological advancements that have made small drones readily available and must update its laws to ensure safety, President Barack Obama said Tuesday, in his first public comments about a drone that crashed on the White House grounds. Obama said drones, properly used, have the potential to empower people in … [Read more...] about Obama Says US Must Catch Up to Ensure Drones Are Safe
