In an article published by DJI today, the manufacturer's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs, Brendan Schulman, has come out strongly against the FAA's NPRM on Remote ID, calling it "deeply flawed" and "a complex, expensive, and intrusive system that would make it harder to use drones in America." That description is particularly significant given that Schulman and DJI have long … [Read more...] about “Not Like This” – DJI’s Critical Response to FAA’s Remote ID Proposal
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Transportation Secretary Chao at CES: Self-Driving Cars, Drones, and AI
This morning. at CES, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and the U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios discussed the current state of innovation, and recent U.S. Department of Transportation initiatives to support the safe integration of new technologies into our country’s transportation systems. As we have moved from ports to cars in terms of technology … [Read more...] about Transportation Secretary Chao at CES: Self-Driving Cars, Drones, and AI
Task Force Makes Little Headway in Colorado Drone Mystery
The Case of the Mysterious Colorado Drones keeps getting murkier. Over Christmas, Colorado police reported at least 17 fixed-wing drones with a six-foot wingspan flying what appeared to be a steady pattern over several northeastern counties. Earlier this week, the nightly drone sightings expanded to more Colorado counties as well as neighboring Nebraska. Most reports … [Read more...] about Task Force Makes Little Headway in Colorado Drone Mystery
Wing Aviation Looks Back at a Successful 2019 – and Forward to Drone Delivery Around the Globe
Drone delivery has been one of the biggest stories of 2019, with major firsts from the FAA and drone service providers. From becoming the first certified drone air carrier to medical drone deliveries and the IPP, Google spin-off Wing was a major player. Here, Wing reflects back on what happened last year: showing the way for more significant progress in 2020. The following … [Read more...] about Wing Aviation Looks Back at a Successful 2019 – and Forward to Drone Delivery Around the Globe
Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
On Friday, the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) concluded their regulatory review and approved the FAA proposal on Remote ID for drones. The long-awaited rule will lead to a means by which drones can be identified and connected with their operator. This is an important step - much like a license plate and registration is for a car - in allowing … [Read more...] about Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
