The Federal Aviation Administration is going through a period of change, as a new interim leadership team is put into place and an FAA Reauthorization Package stalls in the Senate. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - News - Leadership - Changes - Reauthorization - And - MoreThe FAA news this month ranged from announcements of former Acting Administrator … [Read more...] about FAA News: Leadership Changes, Reauthorization Stalls, and More [DRONELIFE Exclusive Dive]
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No “Drone Toll Lanes”: AUVSI Speaks Out Over Avigation Easements
Leading drone advocacy group AUVSI has spoken out against avigation easements, saying that a "drone toll" model is a "poison pill" for the industry. So-called avigation easements would allow state and local governments to create drone toll lanes in the sky. Not only does this threaten to create a complex and costly system for commercial drone operators to navigate, it also … [Read more...] about No “Drone Toll Lanes”: AUVSI Speaks Out Over Avigation Easements
The House Passed an FAA Reauthorization Bill, With Two Conflicting Drone Amendments. Don’t Get Excited Yet.
News and Commentary. The U.S. House of Representatives announced at the end of last month that they had passed the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act by an overwhelming majority: 393 to 13. This is significant news for all stakeholders in the aviation industry - many previous tries to gain consensus over a bill have failed, leaving the FAA operating on a series of … [Read more...] about The House Passed an FAA Reauthorization Bill, With Two Conflicting Drone Amendments. Don’t Get Excited Yet.
AOPA: Reporting Requirements for Drone Accidents and Incidents
The following is a guest post by the legal experts at the Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (AOPA.) The number of pilots certificated to fly unmanned aircraft commercially is increasing, as well as the number of others flying unmanned aircraft for hobby or recreational use, so it is important to be familiar with the FAA and NTSB rules for unmanned aircraft accident … [Read more...] about AOPA: Reporting Requirements for Drone Accidents and Incidents
FAA Symposium: Drones Seeing “Massive Adoption,” Safety Concerns are a Primary Issue
At AUVSI and the FAA's co-hosted UAS Symposium event, speakers agreed on the rapid development of the drone industry. Safety, however, remained a primary concern. Michael Kratsios, deputy assistant to the president and deputy U.S. technology officer, said that the administration offered their full support for drone integration. Saying that he expected the 75,000 commercial … [Read more...] about FAA Symposium: Drones Seeing “Massive Adoption,” Safety Concerns are a Primary Issue
