The leading drone advocacy group for the drone industry, the Commercial Drone Alliance, has published its list of legislative priorities for 2018. Among the top priorities for the organization: common sense regulation for hobbyist drones and quicker action on flight over people, BVLOS flight, and support for UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) implementation. "The UAS … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Lays Out Legislative Priorities for 2018: Asks for “Common Sense” Regulations
FAA Reauthorization
With Deadline Looming, House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension with Hurricane Relief
Current FAA projects could halt and employees face furloughs if Congress fails to pass an extension to the FAA Reauthorization package by Saturday. While an attempt by the House to pass a bill that contained numerous unrelated "add-ons" failed earlier this week, the House passed legislation Thursday to extend FAA Reauthorization, and to provide tax relief for victims of … [Read more...] about With Deadline Looming, House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension with Hurricane Relief
With 4 Days Left, House Fails to Pass FAA Reathorization Extension
With only 4 days to go until the current extension expires on September 30, House Democrats blocked a Republican push to fast-track another FAA extension. The FAA Reathorization Act currently in force dates back to 2012, and repeated attempts to try to replace it have failed - resulting in a series of cobbled together extensions. Last year, Congress failed to come up with a … [Read more...] about With 4 Days Left, House Fails to Pass FAA Reathorization Extension
FAA Reauthorization Pushed Aside…Again
The House version of the FAA Reauthorization Act - the 21st Century AIRR Act - has been pushed off again until September while it's sponsor, Rep. Bill Shuster (R - Pa.), works for more support. The Hill reports that Shuster has confirmed that the bill will not be brought up for a vote until after the August recess. Shuster told The Hill that he was "disappointed" about the … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Pushed Aside…Again
Senate Committee Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved their version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill this morning. Committee Chairman John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, said that the bill offers "many improvements" over last year's bill, including "safety and privacy concerns related to drones." While the Senate bill does not include privatization of … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill
