The FAA statement about the third day of Drone Registration Task Force deliberations is short and vague, stating that "The group also continues to gather data and analyze which types of UAS would need to be registered and which would not," but some details of the proposed registration plans have been made public. Speaking anonymously about the closed sessions, several members … [Read more...] about FAA to Require Hobby Drones to Register
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Drone Registration Task Force, Day 1
The FAA's Drone Registration Task Force met for the first time yesterday. FAA administrator Michael Huerta opened the meeting with a prepared statement reiterating the task force's goals and objectives, reminding the group of current regulations and processes, and setting the stage for the force to begin deliberations about a streamlined drone registration process. After … [Read more...] about Drone Registration Task Force, Day 1
Industry Well Represented on FAA Drone Registry Task Force
The FAA has released the list of members for their Drone Registration Task Force, and the commercial drone market has been well represented. The 25 members include 15 members representing commercial interests. The list comes as a relief to some stakeholders in the drone industry, who have seen little representation in Senate hearings and other FAA meetings. "The Task … [Read more...] about Industry Well Represented on FAA Drone Registry Task Force
DJI Selected for Drone Registration Task Force
DJI, the world's leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial drones, announced today that the FAA had invited the company to be represented on the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Registration Task Force. The manufacturer has always taken a strong position on safety, providing geofencing technology and other safety features in its products, and taking a role in educating … [Read more...] about DJI Selected for Drone Registration Task Force
DOT Clarifies Drone Registration, Requests Public Comment
The US Department of Transportation will release a document clarifying and requesting further comment today on the plan to require registration of drones. The first part of the document reiterates the agency's reason for moving towards a registration system, citing recent safety concerns and emphasizing the need for enforcement of safety regulations: "Pilot reports of … [Read more...] about DOT Clarifies Drone Registration, Requests Public Comment
