A group of drone industry leaders including advocacy groups like AUVSI, the AMA, and the Small UAV Coalition, along with a long list of companies including industry giants Intel, Verizon, UPS and Amazon along with manufacturers DJI, PrecisionHawk, GoPro and others sent a letter to President Trump last week. In the letter, the authors ask President Trump to help to coordinate … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Leaders Send President Trump a Letter
Federal Drone Laws
Public Safety Drones: Do You Need a Part 107 or COA?
This interview is part of a larger piece developed by expert Joe Tally and published on Fire Cam's website - visit Fire Cam for more information on drone programs and equipment for emergency services departments, and see this earlier article with DRONELIFE for tips on getting started. Police and fire departments are adopting drone technology quickly, as communities realize … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drones: Do You Need a Part 107 or COA?
FAA Announces New No Drone Zones Over Monuments
The FAA has made a list of national monuments and historic sites off limits to drones within 400 feet of the lateral boundaries, citing concerns by the Department of the Interior (DOI.) The FAA says that it will consider adding more sites to the list of 10 published yesterday as other federal agencies request restrictions. The new restrictions will take effect on October … [Read more...] about FAA Announces New No Drone Zones Over Monuments
Charges Dismissed Against Drone Operator Who Flew Over Pipeline Protest
Criminal charges against Myron Dewey, the drone operator who documented the Dakota Access Pipeline protests at Standing Rock last year, have been dismissed. Dewey faced stalking charges brought by the Morton County Sheriff's Office after he flew his drone over two hired security officers, reportedly trying to obtain images of their faces and license plate numbers. While … [Read more...] about Charges Dismissed Against Drone Operator Who Flew Over Pipeline Protest
FAA’s Drone ID and Tracking ARC Holds First Meeting
The FAA has announced that the first meeting of the UAS Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) "advanced key policies of concern to the FAA, industry and law enforcement." The ARC was formed to bring stakeholders together to address the issue of remote drone ID and tracking. Potentially, ID and tracking solutions could assist air traffic control in … [Read more...] about FAA’s Drone ID and Tracking ARC Holds First Meeting
