On Tuesday, the FAA announced the proposal of a $1.9 million fine against SkyPan International for allegedly unauthorized drone flights dating back several years. The FAA claims SkyPan International, an aerial photography company based in Chicago, flew 65 unauthorized flights between March 21, 2012 and December 15, 2014 over some of the most congested airspace in the … [Read more...] about What is the Statute of Limitations on Unauthorized Drone Flights?
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Tell the FAA: Don’t Ground Good Drones!
(Source: xeff.org) EFF has long warned against the dangers of warrantless drone use by law enforcement, as well as the dangers to privacy posed by private use of drones. Those dangers are still real, and we will continue to defend against them. But like any technology, drones can be used for good as well as evil. There are plenty of uses for drones that don’t affect … [Read more...] about Tell the FAA: Don’t Ground Good Drones!
Why Deregulating The DJI Phantom In Australia Won’t Work
(Source: aerial.swarmuav.com.au) In May of last year CASA released an NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making) to the wider UAV industry in Australia. Proposal #4 looks to wave the current requirement for commercial operation of a UAV under the 2kg class. At first glance you would think that this opens up the industry to every Tom, Dick and Harry. However, that is not the … [Read more...] about Why Deregulating The DJI Phantom In Australia Won’t Work
Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
The technological equivalent of prohibition finally has an end in sight. On Sunday, the FAA proposed rules for integrating commercial drones into the U.S. airspace. While there are still some hurdles to get past, the message of the FAA is clear: drones have enormous economic potential and it's time to let people reap those benefits. Before we get into any specifics, it is … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
FAA Proposes Rules to Allow Commercial Drone Flights in U.S.
(Source: wsj.com) Federal regulators proposed long-awaited rules for commercial drones in the U.S., a landmark in the nation’s aviation policy that is expected to lead to a new era in which unmanned aircraft become common. The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a policy that would replace the current near-ban on flying drones for commercial purposes with a simple … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes Rules to Allow Commercial Drone Flights in U.S.
