State and Local drone laws have become even more complicated in recent months. With issues of FAA preemption in question, states are proposing drone regulations at a continually increasing rate. Current proposals in Congress which would protect states' rights to legislate drones - Sen. Dianne Feinstein's "Drone Federalism Act" - could only intensify the issue. "The states … [Read more...] about Figuring Out State and Local Drone Laws: Where to Find Them and How to Follow Them
FAA Regulations
FAA and SkyPan Come to Agreement: $1.9 mill Fine Settled for $200K
The FAA and SkyPan International have reached an agreement on the $1.9 million civil penalty proposed by the FAA in October of 2015. The proposed fine was the largest penalty ever suggested for infractions of drone regulations. In a press release, the FAA says that they have reached "a comprehensive settlement agreement with SkyPan International, Inc., of Chicago. The … [Read more...] about FAA and SkyPan Come to Agreement: $1.9 mill Fine Settled for $200K
Micro Drones are the Next Big Thing for Drone Investors
Micro drones are hot in the drone marketplace, as investors anticipate the passage of micro drone regulations. While the regulatory environment for commercial drone applications like drone delivery remain unclear, the FAA's move towards risk-based classifications and the micro drone classifications proposed in FAA Reauthorization packages are leading drone investors rushing … [Read more...] about Micro Drones are the Next Big Thing for Drone Investors
