Friday's Federal Appeals Court decision to vacate the FAA's drone registration program as it applies to model aircraft has raised serious questions in the industry about what happens next. John Taylor's win in his case against Michael Huerta and the FAA over drone registration for model aircraft is seen by many as a "David vs. Goliath" victory. Taylor represented many … [Read more...] about Opinions Vary on Drone Registration: What Comes Next?
Drone Registration Task Force
Will the FAA Ignore the Drone Registration Task Force?
Drone Registration has been a hot topic for several months, as the FAA first announced the idea in October, calling for comments and then assigning a drone registration task force to come up with recommendations. While the drone industry clamors for clear regulations that will support innovation and the burgeoning manufacturing industry in the US, the traditional airline … [Read more...] about Will the FAA Ignore the Drone Registration Task Force?
Task Force Report on Drone Registration Published
The Drone Registration Task Force Report has been published on the FAA website. Outlining the reasoning behind Task Force decisions, and explaining the compromises reached, the document also calls for the FAA to accept the report as a guide for the registration system without changes. Some members, including leading drone manufacturer DJI and the Consumer Technology … [Read more...] about Task Force Report on Drone Registration Published
FAA Task Force Presents Drone Registration Findings
The FAA Drone Registration Task Force presented its findings to the FAA on Saturday, according to a press release. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta published a short statement acknowledging receipt of the Task Force's recommendations, but saying very little about when and how the recommendations will be implemented. There have been leaks from the Task Force since they first … [Read more...] about FAA Task Force Presents Drone Registration Findings
Drone Registration: More Details Emerge Before Friday Deadline
"Drone registration is moving toward being less like registering a car and more like getting a drivers license — but easier," Marketwatch reports. While the FAA has declined to comment prior to tomorrow's deadline, anonymous sources say that the FAA's task force on drone registration will recommend that drone operators be required to obtain a single registration number for … [Read more...] about Drone Registration: More Details Emerge Before Friday Deadline
