Part of an occasional series, “Things the FAA Wishes More Pilots Knew.” This article explains what drone flight over people really means, and when it is - and isn't - allowed. This fall, DRONELIFE had the privilege of speaking on a panel with representatives from the FAA. After some discussion, we decided to collaborate on a series of articles pointing out some of the most … [Read more...] about Drone Flight Over People: What it Means, When it’s Allowed, and the Concept of “Hazardous Operation”
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Bad Guys Will Have to Look Up: N.D. Sheriff’s Department Protects and Serves With Drones
Burleigh County in North Dakota covers a lot of territory. Containing the state's capitol, Bismarck, the county has a population of more than 81,000 people - and covers an area of over 1,600 miles. To serve that area, the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department has been innovative in adopting new technologies - including drones. The Sheriff's Department currently operates 5 … [Read more...] about Bad Guys Will Have to Look Up: N.D. Sheriff’s Department Protects and Serves With Drones
Commercial Drone Alliance Meets With White House Office on Drones Over People, Security
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) met yesterday with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the White House. CDA representatives discussed the Alliance positions on two regulatory issues: drone flight over people and general drone security. The Commercial Drone Alliance is an industry-led, 501(c)6 non-profit association "representing commercial … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Meets With White House Office on Drones Over People, Security
