As drones become more integrated into commercial, industrial, and public safety operations, states are moving quickly to regulate their use. Two recent examples of state drone laws- Ohio’s H.B. 77 and Florida’s S.B. 700 -demonstrate the trend toward stricter state-level oversight. Here’s what these laws mean for drone operators and the broader industry. Ohio House Bill 77: … [Read more...] about New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational Boundaries
Drone Privacy
DSP Alliance Warns New Drone Federalism Section Could Be Added to the Budget Bill
The Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA) warns that drone federalism - the idea that states and local government should share control of the airspace - could be added to the budget bill under discussion in Congress today. The group is calling on the industry to contact their representatives about the issue. Republic Senator Mike Lee of Utah introduced a "Drone … [Read more...] about DSP Alliance Warns New Drone Federalism Section Could Be Added to the Budget Bill
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
Who Should Know Where Your Drone Is? DJI Responds to Drone-to-Phone Confusion
In the continued discussion of how best to implement Remote ID for drones - which purportedly is designed to enhance the security of the airspace - major manufacturers like DJI have an important role. Whatever the final decision is, DJI and other manufacturers will have to comply: and to meet customer requirements, they'll have to make it easy and inexpensive for operators to … [Read more...] about Who Should Know Where Your Drone Is? DJI Responds to Drone-to-Phone Confusion
