The nation’s leading consumer electronics and top unmanned aviation orgs are not huge fans of avigation easements. Note: That’s not a typo, but we’ll explain. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today issued a statement of “concern” about avigation legislation in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and … [Read more...] about Avigation is Not a Typo; it’s a Threat to Drone Ops, Say Two Industry Orgs
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“Know Before You Fly” Gets Big Support from Consumer Technology Association
"Know Before You Fly" has been one of the drone industry's successes: a collaborative effort between commercial interests, recreational interests, and the FAA. Know Before You Fly was started with a partnership between the FAA; the industry's leading advocacy organization, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI); and the Academy of Model Aeronautics … [Read more...] about “Know Before You Fly” Gets Big Support from Consumer Technology Association
AMA and Consumer Technology Association Lead First Stakeholder Meeting on Recreational Drone Regs
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) have joined forces to take a leadership position on recreational drone regulations. Recently, the AMA spoke out against the concept of subjecting recreational and commercial drones to the same regulations. This week, the advocacy group met with representatives of the FAA and a number of … [Read more...] about AMA and Consumer Technology Association Lead First Stakeholder Meeting on Recreational Drone Regs
Major Consumer Tech Group Lauds FAA Drone Integration Program
The Consumer Technology Association is bullish on the FAA’s recent announcement concerning the UAS Integration Pilot Program partnerships. According to the FAA: “The results from the Program will help to inform the development of future enabling regulations that will expand safe UAS operations and help to transition many of the new and novel operational concepts that we … [Read more...] about Major Consumer Tech Group Lauds FAA Drone Integration Program
