Across the U.S., police agencies are falling in love with drones, begging the question: Why exactly is it legal for law enforcement to use drones? The answer is not found in recent FAA rulings or the growing number of state laws regulating drone use. The answer dates back 30 years this month to a little known court ruling. On May 19, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in … [Read more...] about Police Drone Rules Date Back to the 80s
Privacy
Today’s the Day: 5 Things to Know About Drone Registration
Today is the day that the FAA's Drone Registration opens. While the bets are being placed on whether or not the website will actually go live today - at the time of this writing, 8:30 am EST, the site is not yet active - registration is planned. Here are 5 important things to know before you register. The operator is registered, not the drone. Operators (U.S. Citizens … [Read more...] about Today’s the Day: 5 Things to Know About Drone Registration
3 Myths About Drones People Still Believe
By now you’ve probably heard it all when it comes to drones: They are providing a way for big brother to spy on our every move! They are being used by criminals to move drugs! They are falling out of the sky and hurting people, posing a threat to anyone below! While there are examples of these practices happening in the past, they are isolated incidents given far more … [Read more...] about 3 Myths About Drones People Still Believe
Does the Coming Swarm of Flying Robots Require New Privacy Laws?
(Source: Christian Science Monitor) While the Federal Aviation Administration is being sued because its proposed drone policy doesn't address privacy, others argue that unmanned aerial vehicles don't require new privacy standards, saying that existing laws are enough. It took three years for the Federal Aviation Administration to come up with a proposal for how to … [Read more...] about Does the Coming Swarm of Flying Robots Require New Privacy Laws?
U.S. Government Hustles to Enact Privacy Rules for Drones
(Source: PC World) The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration plans to host a series of meetings with interested people aimed at developing best practices for protecting privacy in the burgeoning aerial drone industry. The NTIA will launch what it calls a “multistakeholder process” focused on drone privacy standards in the coming months, the … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Hustles to Enact Privacy Rules for Drones
