A new proposal scheduled to be released from the office of Senator Lee (R-Utah) tomorrow would put the airspace up to 200 feet in altitude over private property under the control of the property owner - and would restrict the FAA's right to regulate airspace below 200 feet in altitude, making any zoning or regulatory decisions the right of the state or tribal entity governing … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: This New Drone Bill Would Make the Airspace Over People’s Homes Private Property
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State Drone Laws: Virginia’s HB638 Signed in a Win for the Industry
Virginia's Governor Ralph Shearer Northam signed legislative bill HB638 last week. The bill is a major win for Virginia's drone industry, making a move to prevent localities from enacting their own regulations and creating the problematic "patchwork quilt" of drone rules within the state. The law, which will go into effect on July 1, 2018, states: “§ 15.2-926.3. Local … [Read more...] about State Drone Laws: Virginia’s HB638 Signed in a Win for the Industry
