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
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FAA Warns Against Drone Registration Services
As consumer fears about a widespread drone registration system mount, several companies have stepped in to make the most of the confusion. While more than one brand new website has gone up since the announcement that the FAA would require registration, the FAA has warned drone operators that drone registration services should be unnecessary. An announcement was posted on the … [Read more...] about FAA Warns Against Drone Registration Services
Chicago Now a No Drone Zone: Heavy Restrictions Passed
Calling themselves "one of the top drone cities" in the nation based on the number of FAA exemptions they hold, and congratulating themselves on being the first big city to create "intelligent" regulations, the Chicago City Council's Aviation Committee would appear to have made Chicago a "no drone zone" for most small operators. Citing the potential for drones to be used by … [Read more...] about Chicago Now a No Drone Zone: Heavy Restrictions Passed
Ireland Announces Drone Registry
Ireland is ahead of the US and the rest of Europe in requiring registration of UAVs, announcing a drone registry program this week at the Drones, Data X Conference held in Mayo, the Irish Times reports. Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) director of safety regulation Ralph James announced that Ireland will have the first drone registration system in Europe. The system will … [Read more...] about Ireland Announces Drone Registry
