News and Commentary. It's that time of year again: when visions of millions of drones wrapped in holiday paper prompt the U.S. government to discuss drone registration. Last week, Bloomberg News reported that the on-again, off-again, required or optional drone registration program may be restored. The Drone Registration Program Registration was first enacted at the end of … [Read more...] about Is FAA Drone Registration Coming Back?
Drone Regulation
Industry Leaders Respond to UAS Integration Pilot Program
The Commercial Drone Alliance, a leading industry advocacy group, has published a response to today's announcement of a UAS Integration Pilot Program. Saying that the program was "an important step in the right direction," the Alliance statement expressed optimism that the program demonstrated White House recognition of the industry while cautioning that implementation would … [Read more...] about Industry Leaders Respond to UAS Integration Pilot Program
Insitu’s Million Hour Milestone: “We’re Just Getting Started.”
Military and commercial drone company Insitu announced that their platforms have flown 1,000,000 hours last week - a major milestone for the 23-year-old company. "...I believe we are just getting started,” said Insitu's president and CEO, Ryan Hartman. The company, now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, is a provider of end-to-end drone solutions. While the … [Read more...] about Insitu’s Million Hour Milestone: “We’re Just Getting Started.”
FAA’s Huerta Reaches Out to Industry: “We All Need to Have Skin in the Game”
FAA's chief administrator Michael Huerta addressed the drone industry at the second annual UAS Symposium this week. The event was co-hosted by the FAA and industry advocacy group AUVSI. Huerta' speech called clearly for the collaboration between industry representatives and government agencies. "There’s often a combative relationship between government and the industry it … [Read more...] about FAA’s Huerta Reaches Out to Industry: “We All Need to Have Skin in the Game”
FAA publishes guidance and info in advance of Part 107 taking effect
The new small UAS Rule (Part 107) takes effect on August 29th. The FAA has published a variety of documents to assist businesses seeking to be in compliance with the new regulation. Of especial interest may be the FAA's Knowledge Test Prep. from the FAA A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens next week on August 29 when the new small drone rule for … [Read more...] about FAA publishes guidance and info in advance of Part 107 taking effect
