The Commercial Drone Alliance, a leading industry advocacy group, has published a response to today's announcement of a UAS Integration Pilot Program. Saying that the program was "an important step in the right direction," the Alliance statement expressed optimism that the program demonstrated White House recognition of the industry while cautioning that implementation would … [Read more...] about Industry Leaders Respond to UAS Integration Pilot Program
Lisa Ellman
Women of Commercial Drones: “Act Now” to Increase Diversity
The Women of Commercial Drones are addressing gender disparity in tech - and the drone industry - head-on. In an op-ed by the Women of Commercial Drones organization, published by Drone360 magazine, the writers say that "it’s not enough for companies to simply assert the value of gender balance and a diversified culture. We have to take concrete steps towards the achievement … [Read more...] about Women of Commercial Drones: “Act Now” to Increase Diversity
Commercial Drone Alliance: Project Wing Exec Takes Chairman Seat on Board
The Commercial Drone Alliance has announced that Laura Ponto, the Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Project Wing at X, has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Board. The Commercial Drone Alliance is a 501c6 non-profit dedicated to enabling commercial drone market growth. The group, co-led by industry veterans Gretchen West and Lisa Ellman of … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance: Project Wing Exec Takes Chairman Seat on Board
Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) submitted the Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 on March 15, creating a significant layer of obstacles for drone integration and drone businesses. Today, the Commercial Drone Alliance came out in opposition to the Act, which the Alliance says will create a significant administrative burden for drone businesses while actually … [Read more...] about Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
Will Trump’s Freeze on Regulations Delay Growth of the Commercial Drone Industry?
This past week the Trump administration issued an executive order that requires the government to eliminate two regulations for every new regulation it passes. The goal, one would assume, is to help cut down on government bureaucracy. But will it have unintended consequences? Lisa Ellman, chair of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Group for Hogan Lovells, an international law … [Read more...] about Will Trump’s Freeze on Regulations Delay Growth of the Commercial Drone Industry?
