Under the shadow of the recent high profile drone incursions at U.K. airports, the European Commission presented its draft technical rules - otherwise known as the Delegated Act - to the European Parliament's Transport Committee. The discussion was heated, with some members of parliament unhappy with the draft rules. The text of the Delegated Act can be downloaded here , … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe to European Lawmakers: “Get On With It.”
European drone laws
European Parliament Votes in Favor of EASA Basic Regulation: “It’s a Good Day for the Drone Industry in Europe”
"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”
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
