As time runs out on the current FAA authorization - set to expire March 31 - Congress debates the contents of the next FAA Reauthorization bill, and the FAA is under fire. A recent spate of criticism has prompted lawmakers across the board to demand major reform in the agency. Democrats call some FAA rules "archaic;" Republicans want privatization of the agency; and lobbyists … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization: Should the FAA Be Privatized?
FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Drone Hobbyists Have Long History Of Safe, Responsible Flying
(Source: The Hill) Drones are everywhere – flying in TV ads, helping film the latest Hollywood blockbusters, inspecting bridges and pipelines, and, of course, they’re a hot topic in Washington. As policymakers work to manage this technology, they should be careful not to put a longstanding, educational and family oriented hobby at risk. Hobbyists have flown model aircraft … [Read more...] about Drone Hobbyists Have Long History Of Safe, Responsible Flying
