Drone Registration has been a hot topic for several months, as the FAA first announced the idea in October, calling for comments and then assigning a drone registration task force to come up with recommendations. While the drone industry clamors for clear regulations that will support innovation and the burgeoning manufacturing industry in the US, the traditional airline … [Read more...] about Will the FAA Ignore the Drone Registration Task Force?
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Drones Fly Into The Political Ad Wars
(Source: Politico) Drones, long used in actual warfare, are now being deployed in political battles. Campaign advertising gurus are using small versions of the unmanned aircraft to shoot footage of a fly-fishing candidate, scenic shots of a downtown and a marina, a pol walking near wind turbines, and other promotional images. But the relatively cheap, flexible … [Read more...] about Drones Fly Into The Political Ad Wars
The ‘Drone’ Near Miss that Wasn’t
(Source: Politico) Last spring’s headlines were ominous, hinting at a dangerous new era for air travel: A drone had nearly collided with a US Airways jet over Florida, with results that could have been “catastrophic.” The reality, according to a FAA document obtained by POLITICO: The pilot said his close encounter was with a remote-controlled model plane — apparently of … [Read more...] about The ‘Drone’ Near Miss that Wasn’t
President Obama to Issue Order on Commercial Drone Privacy
President Barack Obama is weighing in on the commercial drone boom. According to Politico, President Obama plans to issue an executive order putting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in charge of developing a set of privacy guidelines for the use of commercial drones in U.S. airspace. The NTIA will bring together industry professionals and … [Read more...] about President Obama to Issue Order on Commercial Drone Privacy
