The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) met yesterday with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the White House. CDA representatives discussed the Alliance positions on two regulatory issues: drone flight over people and general drone security. The Commercial Drone Alliance is an industry-led, 501(c)6 non-profit association "representing commercial … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Meets With White House Office on Drones Over People, Security
Commercial Drone Alliance
Countering Malicious Drones: Drone Stakeholders Comment on Tomorrow’s U.S. Senate Committee Hearing
Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing on S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018: Countering Malicious Drones. The proposed Act would grant the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security broad powers to deal with drones that are thought to pose a security risk. The Act would … [Read more...] about Countering Malicious Drones: Drone Stakeholders Comment on Tomorrow’s U.S. Senate Committee Hearing
Commercial Drone Alliance Wants Congress to Repeal Sec. 336
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
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
