A new amendment to the House proposal for FAA Reauthorization, the 21st Century AIRR Act, calls for a micro drone classification for drone regulations. The amendment, offered by Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois, calls for a special category of regulations for drones weighing under 4.4 pounds. According to the amendment, operators of drones weighing less than 4.4 pounds … [Read more...] about Micro Drone Provision is Back as Part of AIRR Act
House Transportation Committee
Lawmakers Question Whether FAA Can Cope With Influx of Small Drones
(Source: Washington Post) Federal lawmakers on Wednesday questioned whether the Federal Aviation Administration is able to cope with an influx of small, cheap drones that are endangering air traffic, saying the agency was moving too slowly to adopt safety regulations. Citing recent reports of near-collisions between handheld drones and passenger planes, members of a … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Question Whether FAA Can Cope With Influx of Small Drones
