In case you didn't know, the FAA is seeking public input as it weighs up rule change proposals which could enable more advanced operations, including routine drone flights over people and at night. As well as enabling safe flights over people and at night, the FAA is exploring how to safely prepare for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), implement payload restrictions and … [Read more...] about Have Your Say: Time Is Running Out To Comment On Proposed FAA Rules
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U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Today
The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 302 the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 by a 93-6 vote. The Act provides funding for the FAA for the next 5 years - and makes major changes to drone regulations. The Senate vote will move the Act on to be signed by President Trump. After years of short-term extensions to FAA funding, the package will bring much needed stability to the agency and … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Today
AOPA Finalizes PrecisionHawk Droners.io Deal to Give New Benefits to Drone Pilots
The following is a press release from AOPA. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has announced that members who are opted-in for drone content are now eligible for discounted fees and special recognition from PrecisionHawk’s on-demand drone pilot network, Droners.io. Thanks to an agreement announced in July at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the world’s … [Read more...] about AOPA Finalizes PrecisionHawk Droners.io Deal to Give New Benefits to Drone Pilots
FAA Reauthorization Explained: Part 2, Enforcement
The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It’s wordy, complex, and confusing – and the headlines haven’t made understanding what’s inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the “Safeguarding the Skies” Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Explained: Part 2, Enforcement
U.S. Registered Drone Operators: The FAA Wants Your Input
If you have registered a commercial drone in the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants your input. Earlier this month, FAA sent out a questionnaire to everyone who has registered a commercial drone. The FAA clarifies that the survey includes commercial operators, government departments and other users - anyone except for hobby or recreational operators, who … [Read more...] about U.S. Registered Drone Operators: The FAA Wants Your Input
