The American Security Drone Act: The Sequel The original American Security Drone Act (ADSA) proposal has had a significant impact on the drone industry, even though it was not passed. The ADSA has now been reintroduced, however - with some changes. Guest Contributor Dawn Zoldi, drone law expert and CEO of P3 Tech Consulting, gives us the deep dive into this version, … [Read more...] about The American Security Drone Act: The Sequel
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A New Phase of UTM Testing is Underway – Here’s Why This One is Different
Here at DRONELIFE we've had a major advantage in making sense of NASA's unmanned traffic management (UTM) testing and what it means for drone operators everywhere: we've got Amit Ganjoo of ANRA Technologies' phone number. A major player in both UTM and drone operations management, ANRA's been a big part of the UTM project since the beginning; and Amit has been generous with … [Read more...] about A New Phase of UTM Testing is Underway – Here’s Why This One is Different
Here We Are Again: Congress Pushes Off FAA Reauthorization Until September
News and Commentary. At this point, it's hardly a surprise. The FAA's extension of an extension of an extension has once again been... extended. The current extension was set to run out at the end of this month, but the spending bill before the President includes a small addition extending it again until the end of September. If you want the exact count of extensions, … [Read more...] about Here We Are Again: Congress Pushes Off FAA Reauthorization Until September
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Addresses UAS Symposium, Asks Industry to Step Up
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao addressed the audience at the FAA's UAS Symposium yesterday. In taped remarks, the Chao told attendees that operations over people, night flight, and flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) were on the way. While stakeholders are concerned about safety, Chao said that "this administration is actively working through these … [Read more...] about Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Addresses UAS Symposium, Asks Industry to Step Up
AMA Offers Expertise, Deplores “Media Sensationalism” Over Rogue Drone Incidents
After a spate of recent news articles about drone and passenger aircraft interactions, the AMA has offered their help in investigating the incidents to the National Transportation Safety Board. Recreational drone operators have taken a lot of negative publicity in recent weeks. An incident reported in Quebec city involved a drone and a passenger jet. A reported incident … [Read more...] about AMA Offers Expertise, Deplores “Media Sensationalism” Over Rogue Drone Incidents
