The commercial drone industry wants safer skies for unmanned aerial vehicles and they’re taking their case to Capitol Hill. The Commercial Drone Alliance, an independent 501c6 non-profit led by key figures of the commercial drone industry, called on Congress in a recent statement to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. The section has … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Wants Congress to Repeal Sec. 336
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Commercial Drone Alliance Lays Out Legislative Priorities for 2018: Asks for “Common Sense” Regulations
The leading drone advocacy group for the drone industry, the Commercial Drone Alliance, has published its list of legislative priorities for 2018. Among the top priorities for the organization: common sense regulation for hobbyist drones and quicker action on flight over people, BVLOS flight, and support for UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) implementation. "The UAS … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Lays Out Legislative Priorities for 2018: Asks for “Common Sense” Regulations
Which Drones Need Remote Tracking and ID? The Argument for Including Recreational Drones
Yesterday's release of the FAA Aviation Rule Committee (ARC) UAS Remote ID and Tracking report has generated significant comment from industry stakeholders. Industry thought leader Lisa Ellman, co-director of the Commercial Drone Alliance and a member of the ARC, dissented from the report as published. She has since published an op-ed piece in The Hill, making the argument … [Read more...] about Which Drones Need Remote Tracking and ID? The Argument for Including Recreational Drones
Industry Responds to FAA UAS Remote ID and Tracking Report
The FAA's release yesterday of the UAS Remote ID and Tracking recommendations has been big news in the industry - with stakeholders weighing in on all sides of the issue. The full report provides a detailed analysis of the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) discussion: and offers an appendix listing each member's vote on the final document, providing them with the … [Read more...] about Industry Responds to FAA UAS Remote ID and Tracking Report
Commercial Drone Alliance Hosts Domestic Drone Security Series to Move Drone Integration Forward
One thing that most of the drone industry - and regulators - can agree upon is the need for clear drone laws, enacted as quickly as possible. It's not an easy task, and among the many complex issues that both industry and regulators must understand and address is drone security. The Commercial Drone Alliance - an industry group formed to support enterprise end users of drone … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Hosts Domestic Drone Security Series to Move Drone Integration Forward
