It's that time of year again - when Congress starts to consider FAA Reauthorization (the last extension made expires this fall.) Last week's announcement that Rep. Bill Shuster had re-introduced the AIRR Act as "The 21st Century AIRR Act" was no surprise, coming after President Trump's vocal support for privatization of air traffic control (ATC). Senator John Thune has also … [Read more...] about Drone User Group Proposes Changes to FAA Reauthorization Bills
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Grass Roots Drone Group Gets Spot on FAA UAS ID and Tracking ARC
The Drone User Group Network (DUG) has announced that DUG Director of Policy Kenji Sugahara has been chosen as a voting member of the UAS Identification and Tracking ARC. Sugahara's appointment is a little different than that of other ARC members. Joining powerful agencies and deep pocket companies like DJI, Intel, Amazon, Google, NASA and the Department of Homeland … [Read more...] about Grass Roots Drone Group Gets Spot on FAA UAS ID and Tracking ARC
Singer vs. Newton: Drone Pilot Fights Against City Ordinance
Oral arguments will take place today in the case of Singer vs. Newton, MA; the first challenge of a local drone law to hit the courts in Massachusetts. Dr. Michael Singer is a doctor and drone pilot in the wealthy Boston suburb of Newton. He is representing himself in a case challenging the drone ordinance that the city enacted last December, one of the most restrictive … [Read more...] about Singer vs. Newton: Drone Pilot Fights Against City Ordinance
Sweden Backs Down on Camera Drone Ban
The Swedish government announced a proposal last week to exempt civilian drones from a previous decision which severely limited the use of camera drones. Camera Drones and Surveillance Cameras The Swedish Supreme Administrative Court decided last fall to include photos taken by drones in the same category as surveillance cameras. Surveillance cameras are heavily … [Read more...] about Sweden Backs Down on Camera Drone Ban
The Kentucky “Drone Slayer” Case Dismissed
The case against the Kentucky man who shot down a drone flying over his property has been dismissed by a US District Court, citing "lack of subject matter jurisdiction." In July of 2015, William Meredith of KY shot down a drone belonging to David Boggs as it flew over his property. While Meredith was subsequently arrested on a criminal mischief charge, local judge Rebecca … [Read more...] about The Kentucky “Drone Slayer” Case Dismissed
