If you've ever wanted to speak to someone from the FAA face to face, here is your chance. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have announced that registration is live for the 3rd annual FAA UAS Symposium. The Symposium offers a unique opportunity for drone operators and interested members to … [Read more...] about FAA and AUVSI Announce Registration Live for 3rd Annual FAA UAS Symposium
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Who’s Advocating for Drone Operators? CBO’s Collaborate to Represent Flyers
When it comes to drone regulations, the FAA has taken a collaborative approach, forming stakeholder committees to determine regulation priorities and to recommend frameworks for topics like UAS ID and Tracking. Large manufacturers and industry groups have donated significant time and resources towards participation on these committees - and their presence is valuable and … [Read more...] about Who’s Advocating for Drone Operators? CBO’s Collaborate to Represent Flyers
Grass Roots Drone Group Gets Spot on FAA UAS ID and Tracking ARC
The Drone User Group Network (DUG) has announced that DUG Director of Policy Kenji Sugahara has been chosen as a voting member of the UAS Identification and Tracking ARC. Sugahara's appointment is a little different than that of other ARC members. Joining powerful agencies and deep pocket companies like DJI, Intel, Amazon, Google, NASA and the Department of Homeland … [Read more...] about Grass Roots Drone Group Gets Spot on FAA UAS ID and Tracking ARC
Commercial Drone Alliance: Project Wing Exec Takes Chairman Seat on Board
The Commercial Drone Alliance has announced that Laura Ponto, the Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Project Wing at X, has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Board. The Commercial Drone Alliance is a 501c6 non-profit dedicated to enabling commercial drone market growth. The group, co-led by industry veterans Gretchen West and Lisa Ellman of … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance: Project Wing Exec Takes Chairman Seat on Board
DJI Boosts NODE as Advocate for Drone Enthusiasts in Response to Regs
DJI is assisting in the start up a grassroots effort to provide an organization for drone enthusiasts and recreational users that will advocate for their interests and concerns. The formation of the organization, called NODE (Network of Drone Enthusiasts), appears to be prompted by the recent Canadian UAS regulations put in place for recreational drones. In a letter to the … [Read more...] about DJI Boosts NODE as Advocate for Drone Enthusiasts in Response to Regs
