The European Commission (Commission) published it's latest draft of detailed drone rules last week. Here's what's inside: and why the Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe (DMAE) is on board. The Commission's latest draft implementing rules for operational and technical requirements builds on EASA recommendations, and proposes a groundwork that will grant member states the … [Read more...] about Europe’s Plan to ID and Monitor Drones – and Why the Drone Industry Approves
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Europe’s Smartest City is Hosting Drones: Amsterdam Drone Week
This year, for three days in late November, the drone industry will converge on one of the smartest and most beautiful cities in the world - Amsterdam. Amsterdam Drone Week is "an event by and for the drone industry" say the organizers: and there is certainly something for every aspect of the community. From drone security to FPV racing, this is an event that will bring … [Read more...] about Europe’s Smartest City is Hosting Drones: Amsterdam Drone Week
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
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
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
