By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill An extensive package of drone-related legislation, ranging from bills that would restrict the use of foreign-made drones by public agencies to legislation to limit drone flights over public property, is sailing through the Michigan State Legislature. The legislation, which includes 15 different bills to regulate various aspects of … [Read more...] about Michigan Pushes Sweeping Drone Legislation Package Through State Legislature
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Nevada Law Restricts Public Safety Agencies from Using DJI Drones, Limits Drone as First Responder Applications
New UAV Regulations, Effective January 1, 2025 Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), effective January 1, 2025, places new restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by public agencies and law enforcement. The law prohibits the purchase or operation of drones and related equipment from certain entities, including those flagged by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) … [Read more...] about Nevada Law Restricts Public Safety Agencies from Using DJI Drones, Limits Drone as First Responder Applications
Drone Privacy Laws Around the World: Surfshark Maps it Out
Updated December 1, 2020 to reflect map changes. Surfshark, a digital security firm, introduces Mapped: The state of drone privacy laws in (nearly) every country. Drone privacy is serious business - and what gets you a great image in one country could get you a jail term in another. Finding these laws, however, is hit or miss - so this new research from Surfshark is a … [Read more...] about Drone Privacy Laws Around the World: Surfshark Maps it Out
The Surveillance Camera Commission Was Developed to Protect Privacy. Now it May Help Ease Fears Over Drones
The U.K.'s Surveillance Camera Commission was created to ensure that the public's privacy was protected as CCTV cameras proliferated for security purposes. The Commission encourages compliance with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, and to provide input on "the effective, appropriate, proportionate and transparent use of surveillance camera systems." Now, the … [Read more...] about The Surveillance Camera Commission Was Developed to Protect Privacy. Now it May Help Ease Fears Over Drones
The First International Convention on Robotics
A new proposal by members of the world's largest international law firm would regulate the interactions between human beings and robots. Victor Naumov and Andrey Neznamov of Denton's law firm have developed a proposal for the first international convention on robotics. "The convention comprises 42 rules regulating people’s relationships in connection with the active … [Read more...] about The First International Convention on Robotics
