The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It’s wordy, complex, and confusing – and the headlines haven’t made understanding what’s inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the “Safeguarding the Skies” Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 3, Privacy
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Drone Privacy: EPIC v. FAA Tossed by D.C. Circuit Court
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has been doing battle with the FAA over drone privacy since 2012, but suffered a loss this week. The D.C. Circuit (the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) rejected EPIC's petition to review FAA's small drone rule, "finding the nonprofit lacked standing to mount a challenge over the exclusion of … [Read more...] about Drone Privacy: EPIC v. FAA Tossed by D.C. Circuit Court
Cybersecurity Threats, BVLOS Flight and More Lawsuits: Dedrone Makes 2018 Predictions for Airspace Security Market
From more lawsuits to increased cybersecurity threats and the implementation of BVLOS flight, leading airspace security platform provider Dedrone has published their analysis of market trends - and their predictions for the space in 2018. The following is a Guest Post by the airspace security experts at Dedrone. Analysis of 2017 Airspace Security Market Trends Drone … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Threats, BVLOS Flight and More Lawsuits: Dedrone Makes 2018 Predictions for Airspace Security Market
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
Poynter Produces Drone Journalism Ethics Guidelines: Safety First
The Poynter Institute, a leading journalism training and resource center, has developed a new ethics policy for drone journalism. The policy was written by Poynter instructor Al Tompkins, in partnership with stakeholders from DJI, leading research institutions, and the National Press Photographers Association. The guidelines were developed over the course of four workshops … [Read more...] about Poynter Produces Drone Journalism Ethics Guidelines: Safety First
