News and Commentary. In a new press release, the FAA has clarified the role of federal and state governments in drone regulation. The FAA has tried many times to emphasize the agency's authority over the airspace, in a continual - and somewhat unsuccessful - attempt to curb the proliferation of state and local drone laws. In a 2015 Fact Sheet, the FAA explained their … [Read more...] about The FAA Stance on State Drone Regulation: Preemption is Still Preemption, But There’s a Loophole
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U.S. Sec. Transportation Elaine Chao on “Transformative Technology” and Government’s Role
In a conversation with Fortune's Alan Murray at Fortune's Brainstorm Tech Conference, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says that drone integration is a top priority for the department. Chao emphasized, however, the "proper role of government," which she says is to be a regulator, but not to attempt to control the development of the technology. "We want to be … [Read more...] about U.S. Sec. Transportation Elaine Chao on “Transformative Technology” and Government’s Role
U.S. Registered Drone Operators: The FAA Wants Your Input
If you have registered a commercial drone in the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants your input. Earlier this month, FAA sent out a questionnaire to everyone who has registered a commercial drone. The FAA clarifies that the survey includes commercial operators, government departments and other users - anyone except for hobby or recreational operators, who … [Read more...] about U.S. Registered Drone Operators: The FAA Wants Your Input
Drone Privacy: EPIC v. FAA Tossed by D.C. Circuit Court
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has been doing battle with the FAA over drone privacy since 2012, but suffered a loss this week. The D.C. Circuit (the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) rejected EPIC's petition to review FAA's small drone rule, "finding the nonprofit lacked standing to mount a challenge over the exclusion of … [Read more...] about Drone Privacy: EPIC v. FAA Tossed by D.C. Circuit Court
Commercial Drone Alliance Meets With White House Office on Drones Over People, Security
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
