The Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) met Friday to move forward with recommendations on critical issues for drone integration into the U.S. airspace. A recording of the full meeting can be found on YouTube or on Facebook. Elaine Chao, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, started off the meeting thanking the FAA for their efforts at drone integration, and giving a nod to … [Read more...] about The FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee: Here’s What Happened
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The FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Meeting is this Friday: You Can Watch
Like many events these days, the FAA's Drone Advisory Committee has gone remote. The meeting will be held this Friday, June 19: from 12 -3 pm EST - and drone stakeholders have the opportunity to watch, as the meetings will be livestreamed on the FAA's Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channels. The Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) is a group of industry stakeholders - … [Read more...] about The FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Meeting is this Friday: You Can Watch
The FAA’s UAS Symposium is Going Remote
Since it's inception, the FAA's UAS Symposium, co-sponsored with AUVSI, has been a significant drone industry event. This year, even more people may be able to attend: the Symposium is going remote. The event is a chance to meet and understand the FAA in discussions on many of the critical issues facing the drone industry. "The FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition … [Read more...] about The FAA’s UAS Symposium is Going Remote
FAA and Drone Regulation: Should the FAA Have Exclusive Control?
The FAA is working hard to integrate drones into the airspace and ensure the safety of both manned and unmanned aircraft. But how much control should the FAA have, and would a "patchwork" approach actually hold some advantages for the drone industry? Our own opinion pieces have supported a single point of regulation; in this challenge to the prevailing view, attorney Jonathan … [Read more...] about FAA and Drone Regulation: Should the FAA Have Exclusive Control?
FAA Issues Regulatory Guidance on Drone Use for Coronavirus Response Efforts, Wing’s Delivery Program
The news around the world is dominated by the current pandemic - and drone industry news is no exception. Just as drones saw new uses in disaster response efforts after hurricanes and earthquakes, new applications are appearing as a result of today's crisis. This week, the FAA issued regulatory guidance on drone use for coronavirus response efforts. Safety is the agency's … [Read more...] about FAA Issues Regulatory Guidance on Drone Use for Coronavirus Response Efforts, Wing’s Delivery Program
