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
FAA Reauthorization
When (If Ever) Will Congress Pass FAA Reauthorization?
News and Commentary. This could be the year - or not. The FAA has been working under a series of funding extensions for years now. A multi-year package hasn't been passed since 2012 - well before the drone industry enjoyed financial impact predictions of billions. Last year's discussions on FAA Reauthorization seemed doomed from the start: the distance between "let's … [Read more...] about When (If Ever) Will Congress Pass FAA Reauthorization?
Disaster Recovery and Drones: House Makes Another Try at Long Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
The US House of Representatives has introduced another try at a long term FAA Reauthorization Act. With the clock now ticking until the current extension of an extension of an extension runs out at the end of September, the drone industry is waiting to see what Congress can agree upon when it comes to drone regulations. "H.R. 4 was introduced in the House today by the … [Read more...] about Disaster Recovery and Drones: House Makes Another Try at Long Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
Commercial Drone Alliance Wants Congress to Repeal Sec. 336
The commercial drone industry wants safer skies for unmanned aerial vehicles and they’re taking their case to Capitol Hill. The Commercial Drone Alliance, an independent 501c6 non-profit led by key figures of the commercial drone industry, called on Congress in a recent statement to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. The section has … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Wants Congress to Repeal Sec. 336
Here We Are Again: Congress Pushes Off FAA Reauthorization Until September
News and Commentary. At this point, it's hardly a surprise. The FAA's extension of an extension of an extension has once again been... extended. The current extension was set to run out at the end of this month, but the spending bill before the President includes a small addition extending it again until the end of September. If you want the exact count of extensions, … [Read more...] about Here We Are Again: Congress Pushes Off FAA Reauthorization Until September
