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
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Drone Privacy: What are a Drone Operator’s Rules and Responsibilities?
Drone privacy seems to be a primary concern for lawmakers, as state and local governments rush to propose laws designed to protect citizens from unwanted intrusion by drone. On a federal level, however, the rules and responsibilities of a drone operator with respect to privacy can be unclear; the FAA provides "best practices" developed by the Department of Commerce, but not … [Read more...] about Drone Privacy: What are a Drone Operator’s Rules and Responsibilities?
Orlando’s Drone Ordinance: Safety, or Just Confusion?
News and Commentary. The city of Orlando has just passed a new drone ordinance - and it is one of the most restrictive on the books. But does Orlando's new ordinance really contribute to safety, or just create more confusion for commercial and recreational drone operators alike? Orlando’s Ordinance no. 2016-87 clearly makes an effort to sound encouraging to drone … [Read more...] about Orlando’s Drone Ordinance: Safety, or Just Confusion?
Office of Science and Technology: Drones Part of a “National Frontier”
The Office of Science and Technology has published it's Exit Memo, including drone integration as one of 20 personal, local, and national frontiers that Americans must focus on going forward. "Technology has become increasingly important to policy, to the delivery of government services, and to the Nation as a whole," says the Memo. "...The mission of the Office of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Office of Science and Technology: Drones Part of a “National Frontier”
The Biggest Step Yet for Drone Delivery
Drone delivery has made significant progress in 2016. Delivery company Flirtey has worked with the FAA to test delivery in rural, urban, and ship-to-shore scenarios. Medical delivery company Zipline has been deployed to deliver blood supplies to remote clinics in Rwanda. And the ubiquitous Google is doing its part, delivering Chipotle burritos to college students at Virginia … [Read more...] about The Biggest Step Yet for Drone Delivery
