H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, became Public Law No. 115- 254 on October 5, 2018. The FAA Reauthorization Act repealed Section 336, which protected recreational drones from new regulations. An aeronautical knowledge test and new requirements are in store for hobby flyers - but when will these changes be enacted? This article is merely for educational … [Read more...] about When Do Things Change for Recreational Operators? The FAA Reauthorization Timeline
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FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 4, Can Homeland Security Shoot Down Your Drone?
The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It’s wordy, complex, and confusing – and the headlines haven’t made understanding what’s inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the “Safeguarding the Skies” Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 4, Can Homeland Security Shoot Down Your Drone?