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
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Drone Delivery Canada is Proving it Can Be Done Anywhere
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is proving the case for drone delivery anywhere as Canada's regulatory transportation authority has granted the company a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC). DDC has already received two previous certificates - but this additional approval means that the company could conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, a critical … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Canada is Proving it Can Be Done Anywhere
FAA Restricts Drone Operations Over 7 Department of Energy Facilities
The FAA has announced that it will restrict drone flight over 7 Department of Energy (DOE) facilities, effective December 29, 2017. The move comes after recent restrictions of drone flights over some military bases Department of the Interior (DOI) infrastructure sites. The FAA says that they are acting "at the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement … [Read more...] about FAA Restricts Drone Operations Over 7 Department of Energy Facilities
Commercial Drone Alliance Hosts Domestic Drone Security Series to Move Drone Integration Forward
One thing that most of the drone industry - and regulators - can agree upon is the need for clear drone laws, enacted as quickly as possible. It's not an easy task, and among the many complex issues that both industry and regulators must understand and address is drone security. The Commercial Drone Alliance - an industry group formed to support enterprise end users of drone … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Hosts Domestic Drone Security Series to Move Drone Integration Forward
Congressional Testimony Focuses on Competition: “The Rest of the World Has Not Been Sitting in the Sidelines.”
During yesterday's House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on drones, witnesses testified that the U.S. must work harder on regulation to maintain its global position in the industry. Witnesses from all areas of the industry, including representatives from Stanford University, AirMap, AUVSI and FAA spoke to committee members. Major power infrastructure was represented by the … [Read more...] about Congressional Testimony Focuses on Competition: “The Rest of the World Has Not Been Sitting in the Sidelines.”
