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
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Will the New Administration Leverage the Power of the Drone Industry and Emerging Technologies?
As the U.S. prepares for a new president, industry stakeholders wait to see what will change with the new administration. Here, industry leader Lisa Elllman discusses how drone technology could be used to address some of the problems the U.S. - and the world - now face. The following is a guest post by Lisa Ellman, Chair of the Global Unmanned Aircraft Systems Group for … [Read more...] about Will the New Administration Leverage the Power of the Drone Industry and Emerging Technologies?
DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Commercial Drone Alliance on Remote ID
Remote ID has been a charged topic in the industry. While some stakeholders feel that the proposed rule must be completely reworked, others have taken the more hopeful view that the rule is a good start towards a workable solution. As part of our continuing coverage of the FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Remote ID for drones, DRONELIFE is honored to have this … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Commercial Drone Alliance on Remote ID
Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
On Friday, the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) concluded their regulatory review and approved the FAA proposal on Remote ID for drones. The long-awaited rule will lead to a means by which drones can be identified and connected with their operator. This is an important step - much like a license plate and registration is for a car - in allowing … [Read more...] about Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
FAA Pushes for Repeal of Section 336 and More Authority Over Recreational Operators
The U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Committee held a Counter UAS Issues Roundtable Discussion yesterday – and the issue of regulation for recreational operators was a central theme. The argument over Section 336 – the part of the law that exempts model aircraft from new FAA rulemaking, otherwise known as the “Special Rule for Model Aircraft” (see the FAA’s … [Read more...] about FAA Pushes for Repeal of Section 336 and More Authority Over Recreational Operators
