The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 had many provisions relating to drones - some of them widely affecting the drone industry and others more specific in nature. One of the latter provisions was the one about drones in the Arctic, which says the the FAA must "Initiate a process to work with relevant Federal agencies and national and international communities to … [Read more...] about What are Drones Doing in the Arctic?
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Australia Introduces Commercial Micro-Drone Regulations
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has enacted modifications to commercial drone regulations to include a micro drone category (100g<2kg). The new laws went into effect on September 29. Operators of commercial micro drones will not need an RPA operator's certificate or Remote Pilot's License, as are usually required for commercial drone … [Read more...] about Australia Introduces Commercial Micro-Drone Regulations
