"Buzzy the Drone" now joins such well loved cartoon characters such as "Smokey the Bear" to educate and cajole the American public to do the right thing. While most everyone is familiar with Smokey the Bear, whose slogan "Only You can Prevent Forest Fires" has been part of the American psyche since WWII, the FAA is hoping that the cartoon character "Buzzy the Drone" will … [Read more...] about “Buzzy the Drone” joins “Smokey the Bear” and Hopes to be a Part of your Children’s Holiday Season
FAA drone regulations
It’s Time to Pay Attention: Industry Leaders Comment on FAA Reauthorization Amendments
News and Commentary. It's time for drone operators in the U.S.- both commercial and recreational - to start paying attention as regulation heats up. On July 31, the Small UAV Coalition, AOPA and other industry advocates signed a letter opposing an expected amendment from Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) to the FAA Reauthorization package, concerning UAS delivery; on August 1, the … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Pay Attention: Industry Leaders Comment on FAA Reauthorization Amendments
Drone User Group Proposes Changes to FAA Reauthorization Bills
It's that time of year again - when Congress starts to consider FAA Reauthorization (the last extension made expires this fall.) Last week's announcement that Rep. Bill Shuster had re-introduced the AIRR Act as "The 21st Century AIRR Act" was no surprise, coming after President Trump's vocal support for privatization of air traffic control (ATC). Senator John Thune has also … [Read more...] about Drone User Group Proposes Changes to FAA Reauthorization Bills
Are Drone Regulations Protecting Your Privacy?
Federal and state or local drone regulations are often focused on protecting privacy. But are more regulations really the way to protect you? Maybe not, say industry experts. When Senator Market (D-MA) introduced legislation earlier this month aimed at drone privacy, the industry issued a collective groan. The proposal - the Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of … [Read more...] about Are Drone Regulations Protecting Your Privacy?
Orlando’s Drone Ordinance: Safety, or Just Confusion?
News and Commentary. The city of Orlando has just passed a new drone ordinance - and it is one of the most restrictive on the books. But does Orlando's new ordinance really contribute to safety, or just create more confusion for commercial and recreational drone operators alike? Orlando’s Ordinance no. 2016-87 clearly makes an effort to sound encouraging to drone … [Read more...] about Orlando’s Drone Ordinance: Safety, or Just Confusion?
