Barriers to entry are lower, but high margin operations are still restricted. QuickTake THE FACTS: By now you probably know that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally released Part 107, the Small UAS Rule (June 21, 2016), which covers operational use of commercial drones in U.S. airspace. This comes after several years of missed deadlines. You can read the … [Read more...] about Market Impact of the FAA Small Drone Rule
Part 107
A Step in the Right Direction: Industry Reaction to Part 107
Part 107 was only released a few hours ago, but industry reaction has been fast and vocal. While industry stakeholders - many of whom have been active participants in efforts to develop the new rule - have largely praised the FAA for getting the Small UAS Rule completed, some have warned that the new rule does not go far enough to support the burgeoning industry. “This is … [Read more...] about A Step in the Right Direction: Industry Reaction to Part 107
Part 107 Released Today: Effective August 2016
The FAA announced today that they have finally released Part 107, the Small UAS Rule, after several years of missed deadlines. “We are part of a new era in aviation, and the potential for unmanned aircraft will make it safer and easier to do certain jobs, gather information, and deploy disaster relief,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in the FAA's statement. … [Read more...] about Part 107 Released Today: Effective August 2016
How will Part 107 Change the Commercial Drone Space?
Guest post by Enrico Shaefer, DroneLawPro — Everyone in the UAV community has the same question. When will the FAA finalize and implement its proposed Small Unmanned Arial System (sUAS) rule, Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations? As most people in the UAV space understand, the FAA is proposing to amend the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FAR") to adopt specific rules … [Read more...] about How will Part 107 Change the Commercial Drone Space?
Section 333 vs. Part 107: An Infographic
Wonder how Part 107 might make it easier than the current system of 333 Exemptions to get your commercial drone authorization? DRONELIFE has created an infographic to highlight the basics. Need more information? Check out our posts on Part 107 basics, and this guest post from our friends at Skyward on whether you should wait for Part 107 to be released, or apply for a … [Read more...] about Section 333 vs. Part 107: An Infographic
