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
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Commercial Drone Alliance Wants Congress to Repeal Sec. 336
The commercial drone industry wants safer skies for unmanned aerial vehicles and they’re taking their case to Capitol Hill. The Commercial Drone Alliance, an independent 501c6 non-profit led by key figures of the commercial drone industry, called on Congress in a recent statement to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. The section has … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Wants Congress to Repeal Sec. 336
Which Drones Need Remote Tracking and ID? The Argument for Including Recreational Drones
Yesterday's release of the FAA Aviation Rule Committee (ARC) UAS Remote ID and Tracking report has generated significant comment from industry stakeholders. Industry thought leader Lisa Ellman, co-director of the Commercial Drone Alliance and a member of the ARC, dissented from the report as published. She has since published an op-ed piece in The Hill, making the argument … [Read more...] about Which Drones Need Remote Tracking and ID? The Argument for Including Recreational Drones
Industry Responds to FAA UAS Remote ID and Tracking Report
The FAA's release yesterday of the UAS Remote ID and Tracking recommendations has been big news in the industry - with stakeholders weighing in on all sides of the issue. The full report provides a detailed analysis of the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) discussion: and offers an appendix listing each member's vote on the final document, providing them with the … [Read more...] about Industry Responds to FAA UAS Remote ID and Tracking Report
Industry Leaders Respond to UAS Integration Pilot Program
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
