The Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe (DMAE) accounts for almost 80% of the civil drones operated in the world today, including DJI, GoPro, Parrot and senseFly (Parrot Group). And they're worried about the first EU drone rulebook. “DMAE applauds the effort put forward by EASA to finalise Europe’s first common rulebook for drones. This is an important step so the … [Read more...] about This Group Accounts for Almost 80% of the Civil Drones Operated in the World. Here’s Why They’re Worried About the EU Drone Rulebook
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Germany Struggles to Catch Up with Drone Regs
Germany is struggling to catch up with drone regulations in anticipation of the 100,000 drones expected to be given as gifts this Christmas, reports DW.com. The director of Germany's air traffic control agency (DFS) Klaus-Dieter Scheurle, says that his agency is concerned that most drone operators may not understand the rules of the sky when they fly a new drone for the … [Read more...] about Germany Struggles to Catch Up with Drone Regs
Hobby Fliers Kicked to the Curb Again – This Time in Europe
News and Commentary. Europe Air Sports (EAS) and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), Europe's leading model aircraft communities similar to the AMA, have issued their response to the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) proposed ruling on recreational drones. EAS and FAI complain that combining model aircraft flyers with recreational drones under a single … [Read more...] about Hobby Fliers Kicked to the Curb Again – This Time in Europe
DJI Asks Europe for Centralized No-Fly Data
Drone manufacturer DJI has asked European officials to develop a centralized database of no-fly zones and flight restrictions, the IBTimes reports. "The biggest obstacle in drone regulation in Europe is that there is no harmonisation between the countries. People bring our products on holiday with them, when they go skiing in the Alps for example, but they need to know about … [Read more...] about DJI Asks Europe for Centralized No-Fly Data
