Oral arguments will take place today in the case of Singer vs. Newton, MA; the first challenge of a local drone law to hit the courts in Massachusetts. Dr. Michael Singer is a doctor and drone pilot in the wealthy Boston suburb of Newton. He is representing himself in a case challenging the drone ordinance that the city enacted last December, one of the most restrictive … [Read more...] about Singer vs. Newton: Drone Pilot Fights Against City Ordinance
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Figuring Out State and Local Drone Laws: Where to Find Them and How to Follow Them
State and Local drone laws have become even more complicated in recent months. With issues of FAA preemption in question, states are proposing drone regulations at a continually increasing rate. Current proposals in Congress which would protect states' rights to legislate drones - Sen. Dianne Feinstein's "Drone Federalism Act" - could only intensify the issue. "The states … [Read more...] about Figuring Out State and Local Drone Laws: Where to Find Them and How to Follow Them
New Texas Bill Restricts Drone Flight Over Farms
Texas lawmakers have introduced a drone regulation bill to designate farms "critical infrastructure," and restrict drone flight over them. Texas HB 1643 adds "concentrated animal feeding structure" to the list of 14 "critical infrastructure facilities" over which drones are not allowed to fly. The list also includes energy and telecommunications facilities, any of which are … [Read more...] about New Texas Bill Restricts Drone Flight Over Farms
Connecticut Decides Against “Weaponized” Drones for Law Enforcement
Connecticut's Public Safety and Security Committee decided to take no action on proposed bill HB- 7260, which would have allowed law enforcement to use weaponized drones. The bill was originally designed as a response to a Connecticut teen's YouTube videos showing drones that he equipped with a flamethrower and a handgun. (The teen and his father are currently in court with … [Read more...] about Connecticut Decides Against “Weaponized” Drones for Law Enforcement
New Research Shows Over 30 Million People Affected by Local Drone Laws
New research from the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College demonstrates that over 30 million people in the US are affected by state and local drone ordinances. Local drone laws create a serious problem for the drone industry and commercial operators, who face additional administrative burden to discover and comply with local regulations which may severely limit … [Read more...] about New Research Shows Over 30 Million People Affected by Local Drone Laws
