The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is taking a stand against the FAA drone registration program and asking its members to hold off on registration. In a strongly worded letter to members posted on the AMA site, AMA representatives said that their Executive Council had voted unanimously to take action to "relieve and further protect our members from unnecessary and … [Read more...] about AMA Tells Members Not to Register
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FAA “Fact Sheet” establishes authority over states considering drone legislation
Yesterday the FAA issued a Fact Sheet regarding federal regulations on drone use and the need for states and localities to make sure that any legislation consider to be consistent with that. The FAA noted in their introduction that increasingly state and local government are looking at regulations for UAS with 45 states considering restrictions. They also note that public … [Read more...] about FAA “Fact Sheet” establishes authority over states considering drone legislation
Can the FAA Impose Drone Registration?
Immediate reactions to the FAA's drone registration program, announced Monday, varied from concerns that the program did not go far enough to ensure the safety of passenger aircraft to worries that stiff regulation would prove a barrier to innovation in the industry. While consumers and manufacturers debated the utility of the law or the details of implementation, another … [Read more...] about Can the FAA Impose Drone Registration?
Google’s “Project Wing” Takes Flight
Google X's "Project Wing" delivery drone project performed a seemingly successful test flight yesterday. Sequoia Capital's Aaref Hilaly (@aaref) tweeted "Watching baby steps of drone delivery, courtesy of Google X (5 miles in 5 mins is the promise)" and included a video of the test flight. The test follows Dronelife's earlier announcement that Google had registered two new … [Read more...] about Google’s “Project Wing” Takes Flight
FAA to Test Drone Detection Technology
The FAA announced that it has signed an agreement with CACI International to test technology to detect drones within 5 miles of airports. The technology would allow officials to detect and identify drones within the defined radius, and track them back to their operators. "A steep increase in reports of small unmanned aircraft in close proximity to runways is presenting a new … [Read more...] about FAA to Test Drone Detection Technology
