The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing commercial drone integration and enabling advanced aviation, hosted a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event featured a Fireside Chat between Lisa Ellman, CEO of the CDA and partner at Hogan Lovells, and Michael J.K. Kratsios, … [Read more...] about Michael Kratsios Lays Out White House Priorities, Discusses NPRM at CDA BVLOS Summit
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Commercial Drone Alliance’s Lisa Ellman Calls for Restoring American Leadership in Drones at Industry Summit
Summit Opens Amid Policy Shifts and Market Changes At the Commercial Drone Innovation and Security Summit in Washington, D.C., Lisa Ellman, CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance, delivered a passionate call to action for the U.S. drone industry. Her remarks come as the federal government continues efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones-and on the same day DJI … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance’s Lisa Ellman Calls for Restoring American Leadership in Drones at Industry Summit
Lisa Ellman Appointed to FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director and Global UAS Expert to Contribute to Aviation Safety The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Ellman, has been appointed to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg selected Ellman to represent the commercial drone … [Read more...] about Lisa Ellman Appointed to FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
What Does the FAA Plan for Drone Regulations? From the Keynotes at Commercial UAV Expo (and the FAA’s Surprise Announcement)
Commercial UAV Expo is hosting a record-breaking crowd in Las Vegas this year. At the first keynotes of the show this morning, a lineup of important industry figures gave attendees the insights they've been waiting for - including the FAA plan for drone regulation in the coming year. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The - FAA - Plan - For - Drone - … [Read more...] about What Does the FAA Plan for Drone Regulations? From the Keynotes at Commercial UAV Expo (and the FAA’s Surprise Announcement)
Commercial UAV Expo Keynotes: CDA’s Lisa Ellman and FAA Admin Steve Dickson
The Commercial UAV Expo keynotes in Las Vegas kicked off this morning to a reassuringly full (but appropriately socially distanced) auditorium, and insights from drone industry figures including the Commercial Drone Alliance's Lisa Ellman and FAA Chief Administrator Steve Dickson. The Commercial Drone Alliance "With a new administration in place in Washington, there's … [Read more...] about Commercial UAV Expo Keynotes: CDA’s Lisa Ellman and FAA Admin Steve Dickson











