DJI's response to Remote ID, the FAA regulation released on Monday, is a positive one. The world's largest drone manufacturer says that they will work towards complying with the new regulations. “DJI has long supported the FAA’s Remote ID initiative because it will enhance drone accountability, safety and security. The FAA’s deliberative process of reviewing over 50,000 … [Read more...] about DJI’s Response to Remote ID: “A Rule That Will Serve the Whole Industry”
FAA Regulations
Section 2209 Isn’t Familiar to Most Drone Operators – but Advocates Urge the FAA to Comply with it
Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 (the Act) hasn't been implemented yet. But a group of drone industry advocates urge the FAA to act quickly, in a letter sent to the FAA. Section 2209 was designed to provide some authorities, such as state governments, with a process to apply to the FAA to restrict the airspace over certain fixed … [Read more...] about Section 2209 Isn’t Familiar to Most Drone Operators – but Advocates Urge the FAA to Comply with it
FAQ Waivers and Authorizations: FAA Representatives Answer Common Questions
AUVSI's North Carolina chapter and DRONELIFE host free webinars and chat rooms monthly, where drone pilots from all over the country can get their questions answered by a panel of experts. This month, AUVSI NC hosted two representatives from the FAA: UAS Integration Program Manager Michael O'Shea and Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan. O'Shea and Meehan answered the most … [Read more...] about FAQ Waivers and Authorizations: FAA Representatives Answer Common Questions
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Announces Proposal – Remote ID for Drones
After several delays, the FAA has announced the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Remote ID for drones. Remote identification of drones, and connection of that identification with the operator of the drone, is considered a key component of an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system and enforcing drone rules. The rule has been delayed several times, due to the … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: FAA Announces Proposal – Remote ID for Drones
FAA Seeks “Emergency Action” for Electronic Airspace Authorizations, Skyward Ready to Go
Airspace authorizations for controlled airspace have been a significant problem for both pilots and the FAA. The FAA has now deemed the situation an emergency - and has asked the Office of Management and Budget to forgo some of the usual review and allow immediate implementation of electronic airspace authorizations. Leading drone operations platform Skyward has announced … [Read more...] about FAA Seeks “Emergency Action” for Electronic Airspace Authorizations, Skyward Ready to Go
