The FAA has won a victory on drone registration. President Trump today signed the $700 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which included one small part making drone registration in the U.S. legal. It was just before the holidays in 2015 that the FAA pushed drone registration through, requiring all drones between .55 pounds and 55 pounds to register via a web-based … [Read more...] about It’s Back – Drone Registration Now Required Again
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FAA Aerospace Forecast for Drones: The Difference a Year Makes
The FAA's Aerospace Forecast for 2017 has just been released - and the numbers for the drone industry look a little different this year. While a quick summary of this year's predictions show tremendous growth - the agency predicts a 10-fold increase in the commercial drone fleet by 2021 - the FAA has changed predictions from last year to reflect the reality of the commercial … [Read more...] about FAA Aerospace Forecast for Drones: The Difference a Year Makes
Drone Manufacturers Alliance Responds to Canada’s “Sudden” Drone Laws
Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced new restrictions on hobby drones today, in what he said is a response to the increased number of drone sightings near airports. Calling the possibility of a drone collision with a passenger aircraft a "nightmare scenario," Garneau outlined new rules which will be effective immediately. Canada Transport says that the move is … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Alliance Responds to Canada’s “Sudden” Drone Laws
Drone User Group Offers Recreational Operators a Group Just For Them
Steven Cohen was a professional photographer five years ago - but that was before he started to fly drones. Five years later, Cohen is a passionate drone advocate and enthusiast who now teaches the next generation about drone tech at a renowned technical high school. Somewhere along the way, he became President of the Drone User Group Network (DUGN), founded by Timothy … [Read more...] about Drone User Group Offers Recreational Operators a Group Just For Them
Sweden May Be Backing Up on Drone Ban
Sweden may be set to reverse their draconian ruling against camera drones. Last October, Sweden introduced a controversial drone law ruling that camera drones fell under the same regulation as surveillance cameras. Under Swedish law, that means that any drone operator would need to acquire a permit from the local county administrative board before flying. Media companies … [Read more...] about Sweden May Be Backing Up on Drone Ban
