Proposed federal legislation would limit government use of automatic license plate readers and place new conditions on federal funding for state and local agencies. Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would restrict government use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), including systems that collect data using drones. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez … [Read more...] about Proposed “Ban Flock Act” Targets License Plate Readers, Including Drone-Based Systems
Drone Privacy
If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity?
AOPA’s opposition to ADS-B billing highlights a growing issue for both crewed and uncrewed aviation News and Commentary. A new statement from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association may have implications far beyond general aviation airport fees. This week, AOPA publicly supported comments from FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford opposing the use of ADS-B data for billing and … [Read more...] about If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity?
New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational Boundaries
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
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
