The FAA released drone registration data last week showing the city, state and zip code of each registered drone operator. The agency says that release of the drone registration database responds to a number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests received since implementation of the drone registration program on December 21, 2015. Drone operators were relieved to … [Read more...] about Where are the Drones? FAA Releases Drone Registration Data
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Airports and Industry Connect on System for Drone Safety
Airports throughout the US will test a new system to help improve drone safety by being aware of drones flying nearby, the Washington Post reports. The new system, called the Digital Notice and Awareness System (D-NAS) should help drone operators to notify airports of their flight plans when flying within 5 miles of an airport, as they are required to do. While … [Read more...] about Airports and Industry Connect on System for Drone Safety
Japan Bans Hobby Drones in Cities
Despite Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's commitment to the commercial drone industry, Japan has passed new regulations on the flights of hobby drones. The new laws will take effect on Thursday, the Japantimes reports, despite industry concern that the strict regulations will put a damper on innovation in the emerging drone sector. The new laws, passed by the Diet in September, … [Read more...] about Japan Bans Hobby Drones in Cities
FAA to Require Hobby Drones to Register
The FAA statement about the third day of Drone Registration Task Force deliberations is short and vague, stating that "The group also continues to gather data and analyze which types of UAS would need to be registered and which would not," but some details of the proposed registration plans have been made public. Speaking anonymously about the closed sessions, several members … [Read more...] about FAA to Require Hobby Drones to Register
