The AMA has released a statement strongly condemning the drone operator who allegedly flew over a passenger jet landing at McCarren International Airport in Las Vegas. The FAA is investigating the incident, which hit the news after the video below was posted online. The drone operator has not yet been identified, but could face stiff penalties for deliberately flying in … [Read more...] about AMA Releases Statement on Drone Flying Near Commercial Aircraft
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Japan Eyes Tougher Rules on Drones Over People After Candy Drone Crash
The Japanese government plans to tighten regulations on how close drones may fly to people after a candy-dropping drone crashed at a November event in Gifu. Japanese news source Yomiuri Shimbun reports that the drone crash injured 3 people. The approximately 3-foot tall drone was dropping candy on bystanders at an outdoor event when it lost balance and crashed into the … [Read more...] about Japan Eyes Tougher Rules on Drones Over People After Candy Drone Crash
Is FAA Drone Registration Coming Back?
News and Commentary. It's that time of year again: when visions of millions of drones wrapped in holiday paper prompt the U.S. government to discuss drone registration. Last week, Bloomberg News reported that the on-again, off-again, required or optional drone registration program may be restored. The Drone Registration Program Registration was first enacted at the end of … [Read more...] about Is FAA Drone Registration Coming Back?
Drone Operator Interviewed in Blackhawk Helicopter and Drone Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that it is still investigating the collision between a recreational drone and an Army UH-60 helicopter which took place September 21 in New York. The NTSB is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating and determining "probable cause" for transportation-related accidents. While there have been … [Read more...] about Drone Operator Interviewed in Blackhawk Helicopter and Drone Collision
New Department of Defense Guidance “Cracks Down” on Drones
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has issued new guidelines for dealing with unauthorized drone flights over military installations. The new guidelines would allow drones to be disabled or destroyed: a Defense.gov statement said DoD "cracks down" on drones. A Pentagon spokesman told reporters yesterday that classified guidance had been sent to installations and … [Read more...] about New Department of Defense Guidance “Cracks Down” on Drones
