The Office of Science and Technology has published it's Exit Memo, including drone integration as one of 20 personal, local, and national frontiers that Americans must focus on going forward. "Technology has become increasingly important to policy, to the delivery of government services, and to the Nation as a whole," says the Memo. "...The mission of the Office of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Office of Science and Technology: Drones Part of a “National Frontier”
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White House Announces New Commitment to Drones
The White House published a Fact Sheet yesterday, announcing their commitment to promoting commercial drones and discussing the initiatives planned to boost the drone industry. The publication came as the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) held a Workshop on Drones and the Future of Aviation, emphasizing partnerships between government and industry … [Read more...] about White House Announces New Commitment to Drones
The Undercooked Debate on Domestic Drones
(Source: The Hill) When Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Washington this week, I wonder if he and President Obama will commiserate over the drones invading their personal space. Last week, a lightly radioactive drone was found on the roof of the Prime Minister’s office in Tokyo; last January, an employee of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency accidentally crashed his … [Read more...] about The Undercooked Debate on Domestic Drones
Device, Possibly Aerial Drone, Found on White House Grounds
(Source: The BIG Story) A device, possibly an unmanned aerial drone, was found on the White House grounds during the middle of the night while President Barack Obama and the first lady were in India, but his spokesman said Monday that it posed no threat. It was unclear whether their daughters, Sasha and Malia, were at home at the time of the incident with their … [Read more...] about Device, Possibly Aerial Drone, Found on White House Grounds
Re-post: President Obama Should Appoint Sullenberger as (Commercial) Drone Czar
This is a re-post of a May 2014 "tongue-in-cheek" piece focused on the need for the FAA to move drone regulations ahead at a faster pace. With Tuesday's NTSB ruling, it is crystal clear Congress needs to demand rapid delivery of drone recommendations from the FAA. But as we all know, "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link" and as Gregory McNeal, Forbes Contributor, said … [Read more...] about Re-post: President Obama Should Appoint Sullenberger as (Commercial) Drone Czar
