Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 (the Act) hasn't been implemented yet. But a group of drone industry advocates urge the FAA to act quickly, in a letter sent to the FAA. Section 2209 was designed to provide some authorities, such as state governments, with a process to apply to the FAA to restrict the airspace over certain fixed … [Read more...] about Section 2209 Isn’t Familiar to Most Drone Operators – but Advocates Urge the FAA to Comply with it
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“Know Before You Fly” Gets Big Support from Consumer Technology Association
"Know Before You Fly" has been one of the drone industry's successes: a collaborative effort between commercial interests, recreational interests, and the FAA. Know Before You Fly was started with a partnership between the FAA; the industry's leading advocacy organization, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI); and the Academy of Model Aeronautics … [Read more...] about “Know Before You Fly” Gets Big Support from Consumer Technology Association
Industry to DOT: “Hold Fast” to Date for Release of Remote ID Rule
A group of drone industry stakeholders including the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and the U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) have signed a letter asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to "hold fast" to the intended December 2020 release of the rulemaking on Remote … [Read more...] about Industry to DOT: “Hold Fast” to Date for Release of Remote ID Rule
FAQ Waivers and Authorizations: FAA Representatives Answer Common Questions
AUVSI's North Carolina chapter and DRONELIFE host free webinars and chat rooms monthly, where drone pilots from all over the country can get their questions answered by a panel of experts. This month, AUVSI NC hosted two representatives from the FAA: UAS Integration Program Manager Michael O'Shea and Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan. O'Shea and Meehan answered the most … [Read more...] about FAQ Waivers and Authorizations: FAA Representatives Answer Common Questions
FAA IPP Update: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
At this morning's Commercial UAV Expo Keynote Panel, Erik Amend, Executive Office Manager of the FAA UAS Integration Office, gave an update on the FAA IPP. Integration Pilot Program (IPP) participants gave their insights on how the program has benefited the communities they serve and the drone industry. As many of the FAA IPP programs are measuring success, "Everyone wants … [Read more...] about FAA IPP Update: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
