Legislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial … [Read more...] about North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement
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Legislation Needed to Boost U.S. Drone Innovation, Says Industry Expert
Former Red Cat COO Allan Evans Advocates for CHIPS Act-Style Incentives to Accelerate Domestic Drone Manufacturing and Reduce Reliance on Chinese Technology Editors Note: Today, June 26, 2024 th House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is scheduled to hear testimonies on Chinese subsidies in the drone, semiconductor, steel and shipbuilding industries. Adam Bry, … [Read more...] about Legislation Needed to Boost U.S. Drone Innovation, Says Industry Expert
FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones
FAA Data Highlights Predominance of Chinese-Made UAVs in Texas Law Enforcement Fleets *Editor's note: While the author examined data for the state of Texas, the data reflects trends found throughout the country. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill If the Countering CCP Drones Act, currently pending before the U.S. Senate, becomes federal law, it could result in … [Read more...] about FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones
Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation
House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate threats from errant unmanned aerial … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation
In the Wake of FAA Reauthorization, Drone Delivery Companies Plan Expansion
DroneUp Plans Major U.S. Expansion After FAA Reauthorization Boosts Drone Industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill DroneUp, one of the largest drone delivery companies in the U.S., will likely expand its operations as a direct result of the passage of the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, Anthony Vittone, the company's COO said in an … [Read more...] about In the Wake of FAA Reauthorization, Drone Delivery Companies Plan Expansion
