The NH House of Representatives is again considering a drone regulation bill. NH Rep. Neal Kurk (R-Weare) has been trying for several years to introduce drone regulation: a bill in 2015 passed easily in the House last March, only to be sent for "interim study" by the Senate without debate, effectively killing the bill for that session. The revised bill, HB-602FN, has far … [Read more...] about NH Latest State to Consider Drone Regulation
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Why the Drone Slayer Matters
The story of the self-proclaimed "drone slayer" is one of those North American embarrassments over which the rest of the world shakes their collective head. William Merideth, the Kentucky man who shot down a drone flying over his property, says he’d “do it again, with a smile.” This is Merideth's 15 minutes of fame, and he's making the most of it: selling drone slayer … [Read more...] about Why the Drone Slayer Matters
Feds Could Require Satellite Tracking in Delivery Drones
Regulators are looking at satellite tracking as a way to move beyond laws to make sure that drones who may in future be allowed to operate beyond the line of sight (delivery drones, for example) keep their distance from planes. The Wall Street Journal reports that Don Walker, an FAA official, said that the FAA plans to utilize automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast … [Read more...] about Feds Could Require Satellite Tracking in Delivery Drones
How the Regulation Gap May Help the Drone Industry
With drone registration merely the latest battleground, the war between state and local drone regulations and the FAA's national regulations - such as they are- rages, leaving a messy and confusing environment for drone operators throughout the country. It's clear to most stakeholders that over-regulation could potentially kill the new - and economically important - drone … [Read more...] about How the Regulation Gap May Help the Drone Industry
Brief bits of note: Turtles pose greater risk to airplanes than drones; Lily gets new funding, delays product release
Data highlights aviation risk posed by turtles. There has been quite a bit written about the FAA's registration initiative for consumer drones. A process the FAA argues is necessary to ensure the safety of the skies. Registration is mandatory for anyone flying a small drone, that is a UAS device that weighs more than 250 grams (0.55 lbs.) and less than 55 lbs. There is a fee of … [Read more...] about Brief bits of note: Turtles pose greater risk to airplanes than drones; Lily gets new funding, delays product release
