New Legislation Expands Recreational Drone Access and Empowers Educational Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The recent passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act through the US Senate Committee included some big news for recreational drone operators, with the Academy of Model Aeronautics announcing that their proposed amendments had been included in the final … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Act Enhances Recreational Drone Operations: Key Amendments and Impacts for Flyers and Educators
FAA Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, encompasses a range of measures addressing recent aviation safety concerns and aims to fortify oversight within the aviation industry. A Senate … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
Drone Legislation: Former Congressmen Urge Lawmakers to Avoid “Sweeping and Ineffectual” Bans
An op-ed from former Reps. Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Jeff Denham (R-CA), published in Morning Consult today, spoke directly to drone legislation which seeks to limit purchases of drones based on country of origin or other broad criteria. Republished in full below with links, the article is strongly critical of the recent DOJ decision to ban the purchase of Chinese made drones … [Read more...] about Drone Legislation: Former Congressmen Urge Lawmakers to Avoid “Sweeping and Ineffectual” Bans
Big Industry Praises FAA Reauthorization
The drone industry is divided over the new FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The repeal of Section 336 leaves some in the recreational sector wondering if the hobby will survive: manufacturers and big industry are all for the changes that the new Act represents. While the AMA has been vocal in its criticism, other groups have been just as clear with praise - but they may be … [Read more...] about Big Industry Praises FAA Reauthorization
House Committee Approves 2016 FAA Reauthorization (AIRR Act)
Congressman Bill Shuster’s (R-Hollidaysburg) 2016 FAA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act) passed through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday. The AIRR Act will now be considered by the full House of Representatives. The AIRR Act would privatize the Air Traffic Control operations of the … [Read more...] about House Committee Approves 2016 FAA Reauthorization (AIRR Act)
