Drones continue to cause costly delays and confusion at European airports. The latest event halted traffic at Frankfurt Airport yesterday morning for almost two hours, according to German language media. A federal spokesperson said that a pilot spotted a drone at about 11:15 am, at which point the German Air Traffic Control (DFS) announced via Twitter that all take-offs and … [Read more...] about Flights Resume at Frankfurt Airport After Drone Sightings Halt Air Traffic
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DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE: A New California Privacy Law Could Change Everything for Drone Operators in the U.S.
A new California privacy law could change everything for drone operators in the state - and could be used as a model across the country. The following is a guest post by attorneys from law firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. This piece was authored by Cynthia Larose, Laura Stefani, Jonathan Markman, and Elana R. Safner. Drone Operators Face a New … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE: A New California Privacy Law Could Change Everything for Drone Operators in the U.S.
FAA Announces New Pilot Testing System – Changes for Manned and Drone Pilots
Heads up drone pilots - as of January 13, the FAA is going to make major changes to the way that it handles testing. All applicants will now need to create a profile and get an FAA tracking number before testing. If getting your airman certificate or remote airman certificate (Part 107, drone pilot's license, or whatever you like to call it) is on your New Year's resolution … [Read more...] about FAA Announces New Pilot Testing System – Changes for Manned and Drone Pilots
FAA Grounds AMA Event: “No Pathway for Recreational Operators”
The AMA was denied permission to hold their annual night flying event at the AMA Expo West this year - and members are asking why. The Academy of Model Aeronautics - the AMA - held the AMA Expo at the Fairplex Exposition Complex in Pomona, CA earlier this month. With a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, the 3-day, family event is designed to showcase new advances in … [Read more...] about FAA Grounds AMA Event: “No Pathway for Recreational Operators”
Former House Aviation Chair Trashes “Drone Integration and Zoning Act”
The "Drone Integration and Zoning Act" proposed by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) would strip the FAA of authority to manage airspace below 200 feet - and make the airspacce immediately over people's homes private property. From the perspective of the commercial drone industry, it's potentially disastrous: leading directly to the "patchwork quilt" of state laws that former FAA … [Read more...] about Former House Aviation Chair Trashes “Drone Integration and Zoning Act”
