A draft bill due to be introduced to the UK parliament in the spring will result in mandatory registration for drone pilots and give police greater powers when dealing with rogue UAVs. Following proposals put forward in the summer, the UK legislative system is slowly kicking into gear to redefine drone regulations for hobbyists and professionals. Mandatory registration and … [Read more...] about Incoming UK Drone Laws: What You Need To Know
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British Agency Partners with Drone Community to Promote Safety
England’s Civil Aviation Authority is teaming up with top drone manufacturers to promote safety at the grassroots level. As part of its DroneSafe campaign, the CAA presented the inaugural Share the Air community event last week at Compton Abbas airfield to educate consumer drone users about best UAV safety and operational practices. “Drones being the latest 'must have' in … [Read more...] about British Agency Partners with Drone Community to Promote Safety
Canada’s New Proposed Drone Regulations Would Ease the Way for Industry
Canada's proposed commercial drone regulations may provide a significant boost to the Canadian drone industry. Transport Canada has outlined new drone regulations that would ease the necessity of filing for an an SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate) for every commercial flight. Current regulations require that operators who wish to fly commercially apply for an SFOC … [Read more...] about Canada’s New Proposed Drone Regulations Would Ease the Way for Industry
Concern Over UK Drone Collision Study is Justified
You may or may not have heard about the proposed regulations for drone pilots in the UK. The UK Department for Transport put forward policy proposals that will mean pilots flying drones that weigh more than 250 grams will soon need to register their aircraft and complete a safety awareness test. Wherever you're flying in the world, the research at the heart of the proposals … [Read more...] about Concern Over UK Drone Collision Study is Justified
UK Announces Registration & Safety Tests for Drone Pilots
UK drone pilots will soon have to register their drones and sit safety awareness tests, as the Department for Transport seeks to better regulate growing drone use and react to increasing safety concerns. The proposal would put UK regulations for hobbyist pilots beyond what is currently in place in the United States. Owners of drones weighing 250 grams or more will have to … [Read more...] about UK Announces Registration & Safety Tests for Drone Pilots
