Connecticut lawmakers mull banning foreign-made drones for state agencies By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The state of Connecticut has joined a growing list of U.S. states that are considering legislation that would severely restrict or ban the use of foreign-made drones by state agencies. Senate Bill 3, currently pending in the Connecticut state Legislature, would … [Read more...] about Connecticut Proposes Ban on Foreign-Made Drones in State Agencies
Drone Policy
DJI Adds Firepower to Drone Policy Team
Drone manufacturing giant DJI has hired David Hansell, a veteran on aviation policy - and the National Security Council - as Public Policy Manager. When DJI VP Mario Rebello spoke at InterDrone earlier this month, he met the issue of drones and data security head on. The manufacturer, while still firmly the leading provider of consumer and prosumer drones in the world, … [Read more...] about DJI Adds Firepower to Drone Policy Team
Drone Execs Feeling Positive After White House Session
Drone CEOs left the White House feeling bullish after meeting with POTUS and senior administration officials where, in the words of one of those present, "[we got] a voice with the new administration to discuss commercial drone regulations, where we saw needs, and where progress could be made." The UAV CEOs that attended were PrecisionHawk CEO Michael Chasen, Airspace CEO … [Read more...] about Drone Execs Feeling Positive After White House Session
Congressman Lewis Introduces Drone Innovation Act
Congressman Jason Lewis, Republican of Minnesota, has introduced the Drone Innovation Act (H.R. 2930). Lewis, who leads the legislation, was joined by Representatives Brownley, Democrat of California, Rokita, Republican of Indiana, and Garamendi, Democrat from California. The bill seeks to addresses civil UAS flying up to 200 feet above ground level within a state, local, or … [Read more...] about Congressman Lewis Introduces Drone Innovation Act
Office of Science and Technology: Drones Part of a “National Frontier”
The Office of Science and Technology has published it's Exit Memo, including drone integration as one of 20 personal, local, and national frontiers that Americans must focus on going forward. "Technology has become increasingly important to policy, to the delivery of government services, and to the Nation as a whole," says the Memo. "...The mission of the Office of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Office of Science and Technology: Drones Part of a “National Frontier”
