DRONELIFE is excited to announce a new collaboration with drone attorney and business expert Enrico Schaefer, of Traverse Legal, PLC and Drone Law Pro. Welcome to the first edition of From the Ground Up: a podcast series designed to help drone businesses level up and grow. Enrico Schaefer will interview drone businesses from around the country to identify key steps to … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know to Grow Your Drone Business: Introducing the From the Ground Up Podcast
Drone Law
Recent Suit Aims to Enforce DAC Transparency Regarding Drone Privacy Policy
The following is a guest post by commercial drone pilot and writer Terry Jarrell. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has filed suit against the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) hoping to gain better access to meeting documents. Public Privacy and Drones There is no question that there are more and more drones in the air every day. Many of these devices are … [Read more...] about Recent Suit Aims to Enforce DAC Transparency Regarding Drone Privacy Policy
U.S. Sec. Transportation Elaine Chao on “Transformative Technology” and Government’s Role
In a conversation with Fortune's Alan Murray at Fortune's Brainstorm Tech Conference, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says that drone integration is a top priority for the department. Chao emphasized, however, the "proper role of government," which she says is to be a regulator, but not to attempt to control the development of the technology. "We want to be … [Read more...] about U.S. Sec. Transportation Elaine Chao on “Transformative Technology” and Government’s Role
Aviation Attorney: Drone Legal Cases Are Taking Flight
As the consumer and commercial drone industry continues to fly higher, it’s inevitable that UAV-related lawsuits and crime will also rise. According to a top drone attorney, the legal skies are choked with a variety of litigation and trials. “There has been a wide range of drone-related cases in the last couple of years ranging from flamethrowers mounted on drones to a drone … [Read more...] about Aviation Attorney: Drone Legal Cases Are Taking Flight
Drone Manufacturers Alliance Responds to Canada’s “Sudden” Drone Laws
Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced new restrictions on hobby drones today, in what he said is a response to the increased number of drone sightings near airports. Calling the possibility of a drone collision with a passenger aircraft a "nightmare scenario," Garneau outlined new rules which will be effective immediately. Canada Transport says that the move is … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Alliance Responds to Canada’s “Sudden” Drone Laws
