Proposed Mississippi drone laws are extremely problematic for the drone industry - and the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSP) is calling on all operators in the state to educate themselves and their representatives. If passed, the bills currently in committee could significantly impact Mississippi drone owners: and set dangerous precedents for other states. “If these … [Read more...] about Proposed Mississippi Drone Laws Set “Very Scary Standards” Says Drone Service Providers Alliance
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Mercatus Center: Drone Highways are the Road to Commercial Drone Integration
Recent research from the Mercatus Center argues that drone highways situated over existing public roads could be the fastest way to full integration of commercial drones. The Mercatus Center research, written by senior fellow Brent Skorup and Harvard University JD student Connor Haaland rank the 50 U.S. states in terms of readiness for the drone industry. The researchers … [Read more...] about Mercatus Center: Drone Highways are the Road to Commercial Drone Integration
Op-Ed: Brian Wynne and Kevin Burke on Remote Identification for Unmanned Systems
Following the publication of the final rule on remote identification for drones last week, the industry has voiced opinions both for and against the concept of Remote ID as well as the actual rule. DRONELIFE is honored to publish this joint op-ed from two of the industry's leading voices: AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne, and Kevin Burke, President and CEO of Airports … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Brian Wynne and Kevin Burke on Remote Identification for Unmanned Systems
What’s Next for Drone Regulation in the U.S.? From the Floor at InterDrone
At InterDrone, the last big virtual drone show of 2020, FAA Executive Director Jay Merkle engaged in an open discussion with audience members on the future of drone regulation in the U.S. When Will Rules on Remote ID and Ops Over People Be Released? Drone regulation in the U.S. has been focused on Remote ID for drones and operations over people for more than a year - and … [Read more...] about What’s Next for Drone Regulation in the U.S.? From the Floor at InterDrone
Is Your Drone Registration Expiring?
Is your drone registration expiring soon? Here's what to do. The FAA's drone registration program went live on December 21, 2015. A lot has happened in the five years following the implementation of regulation: but it still stands. If you were one of the first to step up and register yourself, your drone registration is expiring soon. Drones must be registered with the … [Read more...] about Is Your Drone Registration Expiring?