New drone laws have come into effect in the UK today, restricting drones from flying above 400 feet or within one kilometer of airport boundaries. More laws are due to come into place later this year. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will at the end of November require UK drone owners whose aircraft weigh more than 250 grams to register and pass online safety tests. DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Urges UK Pilots to Familiarize Themselves With New Drone Laws
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Drone Group Asks Pilots to Contact Canadian Lawmakers
The Network of Drone Enthusiasts, NODE, is asking drone operators to lobby Canadian lawmakers for changes in Canada's restrictive Interim Order on drone use. The NODE is a grass-roots organization of pilots and manufacturers - the initial sponsor is DJI - dedicated to acting as a voice to ensure fair legislation. While promoting safe and legal flight, the group makes … [Read more...] about Drone Group Asks Pilots to Contact Canadian Lawmakers
DJI Boosts NODE as Advocate for Drone Enthusiasts in Response to Regs
DJI is assisting in the start up a grassroots effort to provide an organization for drone enthusiasts and recreational users that will advocate for their interests and concerns. The formation of the organization, called NODE (Network of Drone Enthusiasts), appears to be prompted by the recent Canadian UAS regulations put in place for recreational drones. In a letter to the … [Read more...] about DJI Boosts NODE as Advocate for Drone Enthusiasts in Response to Regs
Drone Operators Join Together to Fight For Sensible Regulations
As state and local governments continue to discuss draconian drone regulations, drone enthusiasts are joining together to make their voices heard in the process. The Network of Drone Enthusiasts - NODE - is "a coalition of drone users and manufacturers dedicated to ensuring fair and responsible drone regulations." With drone manufacturing giant DJI as an initial sponsor, … [Read more...] about Drone Operators Join Together to Fight For Sensible Regulations
