Aviation Week writes that FAA drone registration is down by 50% - but why is that, and what does it mean for the industry? Has the use of drones dropped as much as registrations have, or are pilots simply not using the system? The total number of pilots who registered drones through the FAA's online system and commercial-registered drones "fell from 1,746,248 to 873,144" … [Read more...] about FAA Drone Registration Down by 50%: Why?
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Public Perception of Drones: the Drones in America Podcast
Public perception of drones is of critical importance to the drone industry, as commercial drones become more visible through applications like drone delivery and power line inspections. In this episode of MarketScale's Drones in America Podcast, DRONELIFE's Miriam McNabb speaks with Grant Guillot, Partner and Unmanned Systems Lead at law firm Adams and Reese, about the public … [Read more...] about Public Perception of Drones: the Drones in America Podcast
Drone Champions League Flies Manned Aerobatic Drone Through the Hoops (You Can Too – Virtually)
If you've ever fantasized about flying your own racing drone through the obstacles to glory - get ready to be totally addicted. The Drone Champions League (DCL), the world’s largest live drone racing league, will release their first online drone game, DCL - The Game, on February 18. In preparation, they've made the fantasy real: withe launch of the first aerobatic manned … [Read more...] about Drone Champions League Flies Manned Aerobatic Drone Through the Hoops (You Can Too – Virtually)
17 Days Left to Comment on Remote ID for Drones: What the Comments Look Like So Far
The FAA announced a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Remote ID for drones on 12/31/2019. The comment period required by federal law is open until March 2, 2020 (if you wish to comment, you may review the NPRM and do so here.) Over 13,000 comments have been submitted so far - and from "over-regulation at its finest" to "unreasonable" and "deeply concerned," … [Read more...] about 17 Days Left to Comment on Remote ID for Drones: What the Comments Look Like So Far
The Urgent New Issue Facing Recreational Flyers: A Conversation With the AMA’s Tyler Dobbs
Since the repeal of Section 336 of the federal code, which protected model aircraft from new regulation, recreational flyers have had to absorb a number of changes. Flying clubs who have operated safely for years find that new restrictions based upon their location limit their activities: new proposals include required testing and other new processes. Now, a new threat to … [Read more...] about The Urgent New Issue Facing Recreational Flyers: A Conversation With the AMA’s Tyler Dobbs
