News and Commentary. The FAA's Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) met again yesterday, and once again Task Group 1 has garnered negative press in the Washington Post. But if you aren't sure who the DAC is - and what exactly they're supposed to be doing - you aren't alone. Here are the answers to some of the questions asked about the DAC and their role in drone regulation. What … [Read more...] about What is the Drone Advisory Committee – and What’s Going On With Task Group 1? Your Questions Answered
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Drone Industry Leaders Send President Trump a Letter
A group of drone industry leaders including advocacy groups like AUVSI, the AMA, and the Small UAV Coalition, along with a long list of companies including industry giants Intel, Verizon, UPS and Amazon along with manufacturers DJI, PrecisionHawk, GoPro and others sent a letter to President Trump last week. In the letter, the authors ask President Trump to help to coordinate … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Leaders Send President Trump a Letter
The Best Places to Fly During the Solar Eclipse: Advice from Kittyhawk
The first total eclipse in 38 years will take place on August 21st, and drone operators are getting ready. While the eclipse offers a unique opportunity for some beautiful images, it's important that the drone community fly safely and in accordance with federal and local regulations. To help all of the operators who plan on taking to the skies, drone operations experts … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Fly During the Solar Eclipse: Advice from Kittyhawk
What Exactly is in Raleigh’s Proposed Drone Ordinance?
The cit of Raleigh, North Carolina - home to commercial drone leader, PrecisionHawk - is proposing a ban on recreational drones in all but 7 city parks. The proposal has gotten a lot of press in the drone community. Not only will it severely restrict drone use in the vast majority of Raleigh's public greenspace, but the city further restricts any recreational drones with … [Read more...] about What Exactly is in Raleigh’s Proposed Drone Ordinance?
New York State Proposes Bill to Amend Penal Code to Deal With Rogue Drones
A new drone law is under consideration in the New York State Senate. Introduced by Sen. Leroy Comrie, NY State Senate Bill S1979 is an amendment to the state penal law, which would make unlawful use of a drone a violation. The bill also defines "unlawful use" to include flight below 100 feet over private property. The bill, which would take effect in November of … [Read more...] about New York State Proposes Bill to Amend Penal Code to Deal With Rogue Drones
