The Academy of Model Aircraft (AMA), representing a large community of drone operators, has issued a statement on the recently released National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on the collision between a civilian (DJI Phantom) and a Black Hawk helicopter near Staten Island, New York this September. The report - and the blame, in this case - is clear. The drone … [Read more...] about AMA Releases Statement on Drone Collision Report
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Drone Operator Interviewed in Blackhawk Helicopter and Drone Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that it is still investigating the collision between a recreational drone and an Army UH-60 helicopter which took place September 21 in New York. The NTSB is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating and determining "probable cause" for transportation-related accidents. While there have been … [Read more...] about Drone Operator Interviewed in Blackhawk Helicopter and Drone Collision
Dronethusiast Interviews Raphael “Trappy” Pirker
(Source: dronethusiast.com) A somewhat unexpected NTSB appeals board ruling was announced last week, not long after an FAA official commented that ruling on drone flights should be expected by the end of the year. Today, further speculation emerged in a post by Marketwatch citing a Wall Street Journal article that expects that the “looming rule proposal would restrict … [Read more...] about Dronethusiast Interviews Raphael “Trappy” Pirker
NTSB Finds FAA Regulations Enforceable Against Drone And Model Aircraft Operators
(Source: Forbes) In a blow to drone operators, today the National Transportation Safety Board announced its opinion and order in the Pirker case finding FAA regulations apply to drones and other model aircraft and further declaring that the FAA may pursue enforcement actions against drone operators for reckless operation. The case made its way to the NTSB after an … [Read more...] about NTSB Finds FAA Regulations Enforceable Against Drone And Model Aircraft Operators
Is FAA Breaking the Law To Enforce It?
from the ainonline.com blog of John Goglia I’ve written periodically about FAA enforcement and what I consider to be abuses of the process, along with sanctions that are significantly disproportionate to the safety impact of the offenses charged. Faithful readers might remember my articles on FAA emergency revocations of two A&P mechanics for violations that allegedly … [Read more...] about Is FAA Breaking the Law To Enforce It?
