AB 2113 would restrict unauthorized drone flights near large outdoor entertainment venues, but aviation attorneys say questions remain over state authority. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The California State Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit the operation of a drone within 400 feet of an outdoor ticketed entertainment event or amusement park, but legal … [Read more...] about California Passes 400-Foot Drone Restriction for Concerts, Raising FAA Pre-Emption Questions
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Michigan Drone Lawsuit Challenges Restrictions on Flights Near Police Operations
Michigan man sues sheriff’s department over state’s drone law By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Michigan-based freelance journalist has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have local law enforcement officials not target him for flying his drone near their operations, providing that he is following all federal flight safety regulations and maintaining a safe distance … [Read more...] about Michigan Drone Lawsuit Challenges Restrictions on Flights Near Police Operations
Civil Liberties Groups Warn FAA Drone Rule Could Restrict Journalism
Coalition argues the proposed Section 2209 rule should better protect First Amendment newsgathering while allowing security restrictions around critical infrastructure. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Citing the important use of drones in news-gathering, a coalition of civil liberties groups is advocating for changes to a proposed FAA rule designed to allow important … [Read more...] about Civil Liberties Groups Warn FAA Drone Rule Could Restrict Journalism
FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites
Long-awaited proposal aims to balance security and access in low-altitude airspace The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to restrict unauthorized drone operations over certain fixed site facilities, marking a significant step in implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of … [Read more...] about FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites
Photojournalist Challenges FAA Temporary Flight Restriction as First Amendment Violation
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill A drone pilot has sued the FAA, claiming that an FAA temporary flight restriction (TFR) that restricts UAS operations above and near federal law enforcement operations is overbroad and violates the First Amendment rights of reporters covering government-sanctioned activity. Attorneys with The Reporters Committee for the Freedom … [Read more...] about Photojournalist Challenges FAA Temporary Flight Restriction as First Amendment Violation
