InterDrone, the International Drone Conference and Exposition, kicked off officially in Las Vegas this morning. The opening keynotes were by two heavy hitters in the drone industry: PrecisionHawk CEO Michael Chasen and FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell. Chasen has become a frequent figure on stage at major trade shows since joining PrecisionHawk in 2017. Prior to … [Read more...] about InterDrone Kicks Off Today: Keynotes from FAA’s Dan Elwell and PrecisionHawk’s Michael Chasen
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The Next FAA Administrator – and What that Might Mean for the Drone Industry
News and Commentary. It's the season for politics. The top spot at the FAA - a political appointment - is rumored to be announced soon. FAA veteran Dan Elwell has been Acting Administrator since Administrator Michael Huerta left in January of this year, after serving for 7 years. While Elwell seems to have been well-respected, and was said to be the first choice of … [Read more...] about The Next FAA Administrator – and What that Might Mean for the Drone Industry
InterDrone Gets Started with Dan Elwell: FAA is “Open for Business” on Drones
FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell kicked off the InterDrone conference in Las Vegas this morning, with the Grand Opening keynote address. Elwell opened up by saying that he understood that the drone industry might be hesitant about federal regulators. But Elwell emphasized throughout his speech the FAA's willingness to work with the industry. "Believe it or not, " said … [Read more...] about InterDrone Gets Started with Dan Elwell: FAA is “Open for Business” on Drones
InterDrone Announces FAA Administrator as Keynote
Emerald Expositions, producers of one of the largest drone conferences in the world, have announced that Daniel K. Elwell, acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, will give the Grand Opening Keynote address at InterDrone, September 5 at 10:00 am. InterDrone is being held September 5-7 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas this year. It's the third year that an … [Read more...] about InterDrone Announces FAA Administrator as Keynote
The Changing of the Guard: Thank you, Michael Huerta
News and Commentary. Michael Huerta's 7 years with the FAA ended this Saturday at midnight. Yesterday, Dan Elwell, the FAA's Deputy Administrator, was named Acting Administrator. If invited to fill the post permanently, Elwell will start a five year term in a position that many Americans have never thought much about - but one that has a major impact in the huge aviation … [Read more...] about The Changing of the Guard: Thank you, Michael Huerta
