The Commercial Drone Alliance, a leading industry advocacy group, has published a response to today's announcement of a UAS Integration Pilot Program. Saying that the program was "an important step in the right direction," the Alliance statement expressed optimism that the program demonstrated White House recognition of the industry while cautioning that implementation would … [Read more...] about Industry Leaders Respond to UAS Integration Pilot Program
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Commercial Drone Alliance Speaks Out on Drone Security
Drone security is a critical topic in the commercial drone industry. As FAA Reauthorization packages come up for discussion in Congress this month, the Commercial Drone Alliance has published their suggested guidelines for drone security legislation. The Commercial Drone Alliance is a non-profit industry group focused on education and advocacy. Co-directed by industry … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Speaks Out on Drone Security
Commercial Drone Alliance: Project Wing Exec Takes Chairman Seat on Board
The Commercial Drone Alliance has announced that Laura Ponto, the Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Project Wing at X, has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Board. The Commercial Drone Alliance is a 501c6 non-profit dedicated to enabling commercial drone market growth. The group, co-led by industry veterans Gretchen West and Lisa Ellman of … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance: Project Wing Exec Takes Chairman Seat on Board
Are Drone Regulations Protecting Your Privacy?
Federal and state or local drone regulations are often focused on protecting privacy. But are more regulations really the way to protect you? Maybe not, say industry experts. When Senator Market (D-MA) introduced legislation earlier this month aimed at drone privacy, the industry issued a collective groan. The proposal - the Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of … [Read more...] about Are Drone Regulations Protecting Your Privacy?
Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) submitted the Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 on March 15, creating a significant layer of obstacles for drone integration and drone businesses. Today, the Commercial Drone Alliance came out in opposition to the Act, which the Alliance says will create a significant administrative burden for drone businesses while actually … [Read more...] about Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
