Manufacturing giant DJI has announced the launch of the Alliance for Drone Innovation (ADI), an effort to broaden the support for the goals of the former Drone Manufacturers Alliance originally formed 2 years ago by 3DR, GoPro, DJI and Parrot. The new organization will address the same issues - but the coalition has now expanded to include suppliers and software developers … [Read more...] about The Alliance for Drone Innovation
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Industry Responds to FAA UAS Remote ID and Tracking Report
The FAA's release yesterday of the UAS Remote ID and Tracking recommendations has been big news in the industry - with stakeholders weighing in on all sides of the issue. The full report provides a detailed analysis of the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) discussion: and offers an appendix listing each member's vote on the final document, providing them with the … [Read more...] about Industry Responds to FAA UAS Remote ID and Tracking Report
Drone Manufacturers Alliance Comments on Drone Collision Study
The Drone Manufacturers Alliance, (DMA) the organization representing manufacturers of the majority of civilian drones, has published a statement in support of the recent Alliance for System Safety in UAS Research Excellence (ASSURE) study estimating the results of drone collisions with larger aircraft. Although study results were somewhat inconclusive - demonstrating that … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Alliance Comments on Drone Collision Study
Opinions Vary on Drone Registration: What Comes Next?
Friday's Federal Appeals Court decision to vacate the FAA's drone registration program as it applies to model aircraft has raised serious questions in the industry about what happens next. John Taylor's win in his case against Michael Huerta and the FAA over drone registration for model aircraft is seen by many as a "David vs. Goliath" victory. Taylor represented many … [Read more...] about Opinions Vary on Drone Registration: What Comes Next?
The Letter Drone Manufacturers Sent to Trump
The Drone Manufacturer's Alliance (DMA) an advocacy group of leading drone makers founded by DJI, Parrot, 3DR, and GoPro, has published a letter to President-elect Trump praising his nomination of Elaine Chao for Transportation Secretary and asking Trump to support the drone industry. Chao is Trump's choice to replace current Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, who in … [Read more...] about The Letter Drone Manufacturers Sent to Trump
