Late last week DJI announced an update to its process for activating new software and firmware releases and social media channels have lit up with confusion and annoyance. The change in process ties flight functionality to activation of the software. DJI in a notice issued this past Saturday states, "If this activation process is not performed, the aircraft will not have access … [Read more...] about Updated: DJI to Tie Functionality to Drone Activation Process
Drone Registration
Federal Appeals Court Finds Drone Registration Unlawful for Model Aircraft
Updated 3:18PM EDT - In a stunning defeat for the FAA, a federal appeals court has deemed the FAA's drone registration program unlawful as it applies to model aircraft. (The ruling does not impact Part 107, or registration for commercial drones.) The ruling is the result of a case brought by John Taylor, a recreational drone operator and attorney from Maryland vs. FAA Chief … [Read more...] about Federal Appeals Court Finds Drone Registration Unlawful for Model Aircraft
Judge Tells FAA Rep: “You’re Just Making Stuff Up.”
Oral arguments in the case of Taylor vs. Huerta, a case that challenges the legality of the FAA's drone registration program, began last week - and the FAA did not appear to emerge with victory at hand. The FAA's drone registration program was instituted just before the holidays in 2015.  The drone registration program - Part 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - … [Read more...] about Judge Tells FAA Rep: “You’re Just Making Stuff Up.”
Orlando’s Drone Ordinance: Safety, or Just Confusion?
News and Commentary. Â The city of Orlando has just passed a new drone ordinance - and it is one of the most restrictive on the books. Â But does Orlando's new ordinance really contribute to safety, or just create more confusion for commercial and recreational drone operators alike? Orlandoâs Ordinance no. 2016-87 clearly makes an effort to sound encouraging to drone … [Read more...] about Orlando’s Drone Ordinance: Safety, or Just Confusion?
How Many Drones Will Santa Bring This Year?
Last year, the FAA rushed to implement the recreational drone registration system, saying that holiday drone sales could reach 1 million units in 2015. Â Reports of actual holiday sales vary - with some analysts sticking to the 1 million number and others estimating that sales were closer to 700,000 or as low as 400,000. Â But this year, it seems that the number will increase - a … [Read more...] about How Many Drones Will Santa Bring This Year?
