News and Commentary. In a widely publicized FAA-funded report titled Assessing the Risks of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) concludes that the FAA approach to drone certifications and approvals is "overly stringent." This isn't a shock to most of the drone industry. Patrick Byrnes, a Partner … [Read more...] about The NASEM Report: FAA “Overly Stringent” on Drones
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What’s the Difference Between a Waiver and an Authorization – and Where’s My Waiver? The FAA Webinar
The FAA is making big efforts to communicate with and educate commercial operators. A part of the program, they kicked off a live summer Webinar series on Tuesday offering insight into FAA waiver and authorization processes, starting with "Where's My Waiver?" FAA put together a team of staffers to present and answer questions, from their Flight Standards Division to Air … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between a Waiver and an Authorization – and Where’s My Waiver? The FAA Webinar
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
The FAA’s Part 107 Fact Sheet: Quick Clarification for Drone Operators
In most places, commercial drone operation requires certification; and in the United States, that's a Part 107 Remote Pilot's Certificate from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA.) Many drone purchasers, however, are unaware of the existing laws that apply to drone operation. Offering clarity and emphasizing safety, the FAA has published a Fact Sheet about Part 107 … [Read more...] about The FAA’s Part 107 Fact Sheet: Quick Clarification for Drone Operators
AOPA: Reporting Requirements for Drone Accidents and Incidents
The following is a guest post by the legal experts at the Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (AOPA.) The number of pilots certificated to fly unmanned aircraft commercially is increasing, as well as the number of others flying unmanned aircraft for hobby or recreational use, so it is important to be familiar with the FAA and NTSB rules for unmanned aircraft accident … [Read more...] about AOPA: Reporting Requirements for Drone Accidents and Incidents
