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
Brendan Schulman
Reaction to Drone Registration: Overwhelmingly Against
Almost immediately following the FAA's announcement yesterday of their drone registration program, Task Force members, drone industry representatives and consumers posted their reactions to the news. Players in the commercial drone industry - unaffected by the new rules - and the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) were predictably in favor of the regulation, with drone … [Read more...] about Reaction to Drone Registration: Overwhelmingly Against
DJI’s Schulman Testifies in NY on Drone Regulations
DJI's top lawyer, Brendan Schulman, testified yesterday at a New York City council hearing on the city's proposed drone regulations. Demonstrating one of DJI's leading consumer drones, Schulman pointed out that the restrictive regulations seem out of proportion to the issues. "This is what you're proposing to regulate. It weighs less than three pounds, about the same as the … [Read more...] about DJI’s Schulman Testifies in NY on Drone Regulations
Industry Well Represented on FAA Drone Registry Task Force
The FAA has released the list of members for their Drone Registration Task Force, and the commercial drone market has been well represented. The 25 members include 15 members representing commercial interests. The list comes as a relief to some stakeholders in the drone industry, who have seen little representation in Senate hearings and other FAA meetings. "The Task … [Read more...] about Industry Well Represented on FAA Drone Registry Task Force
Fortune: DJI to Open West Coast R&D Center
DJI is coming to California. According to an exclusive report in Fortune, the world’s largest drone company is building a new research and development facility in Palo Alto. Citing as a source “several job listings posted in recent weeks,” Fortune writer Signe Brewster says the 12,000-square-foot building is located east of Stanford and currently houses DJI’s VP of … [Read more...] about Fortune: DJI to Open West Coast R&D Center
