Today marks the first anniversary of the FAA's drone registration program, and the FAA is calling the program an "unqualified success." But are these numbers really as impressive as they sound? The FAA introduced drone registration for drones weighing more than .55 pounds a year ago, following a collaborative process that delivered recommendations on a registration program … [Read more...] about First Anniversary of Drone Registration: Are These Numbers Impressive?
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Buying a Drone as a Gift: 5 Things You Should Know
Whether it's the holidays, a birthday, or just that weird occasion when nothing but the coolest new toy will do; drones top the list of coveted gifts for both children and adults. But before you rush out to the mall or over to your computer for a little retail therapy, there are a few things you should know about buying a drone as a gift. Here are the 5 things to keep in … [Read more...] about Buying a Drone as a Gift: 5 Things You Should Know
1 Year On – 5 Things All Operators Need to Know About Drone Registration
It's been almost a year since the FAA introduced drone registration just in time for the 2015 holidays. In an almost unprecedented show of speed, the agency formed an advisory committee with industry stakeholders, developed the guidelines, and implemented them: prompting a rush of media coverage in the drone world which varied between high praise and lawsuits claiming that the … [Read more...] about 1 Year On – 5 Things All Operators Need to Know About Drone Registration
Canada’s Drone Education Program: With No Drone Zones
Transport Canada has announced Canada's new drone education program, a safety campaign that foreshadows Canada's plan to enact new drone laws. “While Transport Canada is working on new regulations to integrate drones into Canadian airspace, I urge all users to learn how to fly safely and legally. As a responsible drone user, think twice about where you fly, stay away from … [Read more...] about Canada’s Drone Education Program: With No Drone Zones
The Lawsuit Over Drone Registration: Taylor vs. Huerta & FAA
For the drone industry, anxiously awaiting the release of Part 107 long promised for a "late spring" timeframe, the furor over the FAA's drone registration program seems years ago. But for John Taylor, the Baltimore man who filed suit against the FAA and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta challenging drone registration, the battle continues. Taylor has filed his brief, and … [Read more...] about The Lawsuit Over Drone Registration: Taylor vs. Huerta & FAA
