from dallasnews.com There is no shortage of videos featuring camera-equipped drones hovering high over downtown Dallas - including Charlie Kaye's recently posted "Drone Dallas," showcasing a sleepy city short on warm bodies. (Explains Kaye via email: "A lot of my shoots are early mornings, and there's rarely anyone outside in danger of a falling aircraft.") Below you'll find … [Read more...] about FAA Employing Education to Deal With Dallas Drones
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Seattle to Push for FAA Drone Regulation
from king5.com Seattle officials are looking for new ways to push for drone regulation to be enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration after drone video of the Space Needle went viral online last week. Seattle City councilmember Bruce Harrell said privacy is the main concern. The FAA says it is investigating the Space Needle drone incident, but people like Harrell … [Read more...] about Seattle to Push for FAA Drone Regulation
As FAA Extends Comment Period, Heavy Hitters Weigh In
In true government fashion, the FAA extended the comment period for their Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft at the eleventh hour on Thursday. Originally set to expire on July 25, the new deadline is September 23. According to an agency statement, the extension was granted at the request of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) which was submitted on July … [Read more...] about As FAA Extends Comment Period, Heavy Hitters Weigh In
Drones Hit Roadblock on Path to Become Farming Tool
from STL Today They came from across the country to learn more about the ways farmers can use drones to manage their sprawling fields. They watched flight demonstrations. Listened to presentations by experts. And learned what it costs to operate a well-equipped machine. But what they didn’t hear — at least not officially — was anyone urging them to actually buy a drone … [Read more...] about Drones Hit Roadblock on Path to Become Farming Tool
There’s No Flying in Drone School
from Wall Street Journal Online Capitalizing on an anticipated boom in the unmanned-aircraft industry, several U.S. universities and colleges are launching training programs for future drone pilots. The problem: the Federal Aviation Administration says its rules barring commercial use of drones apply to teaching programs as well, effectively prohibiting students from … [Read more...] about There’s No Flying in Drone School
