"It's a good day for the drone industry in Europe," says Paula Iwaniuk of Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe (DMAE). The European Parliament has voted in favor of the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) Basic Regulation. The "Basic Regulation" has general application under EU rules. "It is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States," explains … [Read more...] about European Parliament Votes in Favor of EASA Basic Regulation: “It’s a Good Day for the Drone Industry in Europe”
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How U.S. Drone Regulations Stack Up Against the World
A recent report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning FAA activities provides insight into how U.S. drone regulations compare to those in 10 other countries.The countries compared to the U.S. in the report were Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, Israel, Poland, and South Africa. Most countries agree on some of … [Read more...] about How U.S. Drone Regulations Stack Up Against the World
AirMap and Skyguide Announce First National European UTM System
As Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems move closer to completion, countries and companies are rushing to implement solutions. Today, leading airspace intelligence platform AirMap announced a partnership with Swiss air navigation provider Skyguide to implement Europe's first national UTM system in Switzerland, referred to as U-space. "In a pilot phase starting in June … [Read more...] about AirMap and Skyguide Announce First National European UTM System
“DrohnenApp” Gives German Drone Operators Rules, Regs and Flight Logs
The German Aviation authority, DFS, has teamed with UTM and fleet management experts Unifly to provide recreational drone operators with clear information about where they are allowed to fly. The "DFS-DrohnenApp" not only provides information on where operators may fly legally, but also gives detailed information on the rules and restrictions. And just for fun, it gives … [Read more...] about “DrohnenApp” Gives German Drone Operators Rules, Regs and Flight Logs
DJI Responds to UK Registration Rules
The world's leading drone manufacturer, DJI has published a response to the weekend's news that the UK plans to introduce new safety rules for recreational drones, including drone registration. DJI "welcomes" new plans for drone safety, says the statement. “Drone technology offers enormous benefits to the UK, and the Department for Transport’s proposal appears to strike a … [Read more...] about DJI Responds to UK Registration Rules
