Public invited to Lynn’s MassAutonomy Test Site for hands-on demos, safety tips, and a closer look at how drones support transportation infrastructure in Massachusetts. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb To celebrate the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Drone Safety Day, the Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT … [Read more...] about MassDOT Aeronautics Hosts Drone Safety Day Event to Showcase Innovation and Promote Safe Flying
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FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries … [Read more...] about FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
America Is Flying Blind: Why We Need a National Drone Strategy Now
DRONELIFE is please to publish this op-ed from Tom Walker, CEO of drone services provider DroneUp. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. America’s Airspace Crisis—Why We Need a National Drone Strategy NOW By Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp The U.S. Is Flying Blind Into the Drone Era Let’s cut to the chase: The United States is not … [Read more...] about America Is Flying Blind: Why We Need a National Drone Strategy Now
Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border
Ariz. bill would shield police from liability for shooting down drones near border By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill pending in the Arizona state legislation is proposing to grant immunity from liability from any damages caused by a drone falling from the sky after being shot down or disabled by state and local law enforcement officers near the U.S.-Mexico … [Read more...] about Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border
Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Lawmakers revisit drone security and counter-UAS policies as the commercial drone industry pushes for updated regulations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation