The majority of drones are used for good and legitimate purposes. But despite new recommendations for operating drones appropriately to protect individual privacy, some consumers are concerned that drones may be gathering too much information. Homeowners afraid of being harassed may not know what the laws are for dealing with drones. The now infamous "drone slayer" incident … [Read more...] about What to Do if a Drone is Spying on You
Drone Privacy
Did Sweden Really Ban Camera Drones?
Sweden, usually viewed as forward thinking and innovative, has now effectively banned camera drones. A decision by the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court (which can be read here in Swedish) places photos taken by drones in the same category as heavily regulated surveillance cameras. As camera drones could be used for the illegal capture of personal information, drone … [Read more...] about Did Sweden Really Ban Camera Drones?
Drone Privacy Regulations: Common Sense or Unfair? Why Some Companies Refuse to Sign On
News and Commentary. Last week, the NTIA - a division of the Department of Commerce - released a suggested framework of best practices for drone privacy. At first glance, the list seems to be based on good manners and common sense; the same sort of thing that you might tell your teenager when giving them a smartphone for the first time. Rules for drone privacy: don't take … [Read more...] about Drone Privacy Regulations: Common Sense or Unfair? Why Some Companies Refuse to Sign On
3 Drone Myths Worth Busting
Commentary — The drone industry may have a PR problem. Elected officials seem frantic to enact regulations we don't need for problems that don't currently exist or which are already being addressed. It's amazing how the media can take a flicker of truth and fan it into a flaming overstatement. It might be helpful to take a deep breath. Here are three myths that could … [Read more...] about 3 Drone Myths Worth Busting
Drone Privacy: Amendments to FAA Reauthorization
Adding in several amendments from Senator Markey about drone privacy and plane safety, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed legislation to keep the FAA running until September 2017. The FAA's authorization is up at the end of this month, and Congress is rushing to get legislation in place to extend their authority. While the House FAA … [Read more...] about Drone Privacy: Amendments to FAA Reauthorization
