Remote ID and connected drones are critical pieces to realizing the full potential of the drone industry - but the framework must be built to optimize functionality and safety and minimize complexity. Following the company’s selection to help the FAA develop a framework for Remote ID, we caught up with Skyward President Mariah Scott to hear about the newest addition to the … [Read more...] about How Skyward is Laying the Foundations for Remote ID and Connected Drones: An Interview with President Mariah Scott
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Chris Korody Speaks Out on Remote ID for Drones: “A Billion Dollar Solution to a Non-Existent Problem”
Drone journalist Chris Korody is known for his in-depth analyses of thorny issues confronting the drone industry - like the Remote ID Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM.) In our continuing series on Remote ID, we've published viewpoints from all areas of the industry. This piece, republished with permission from Chris Korody of the Drone Business Center, addresses some of … [Read more...] about Chris Korody Speaks Out on Remote ID for Drones: “A Billion Dollar Solution to a Non-Existent Problem”
Wing Makes a Statement on Remote ID for Drones, Supports Recreational Flyers: “Open Skies for All”
While discussions and arguments over how to implement retail drone delivery have been going on for years, Google spin-off Wing has been quietly making it happen. With the receipt of the first FAA certification as an air carrier for drone delivery in 2019, Wing has taken a leadership position in the industry. Despite their focus on commercial applications, however, Wing … [Read more...] about Wing Makes a Statement on Remote ID for Drones, Supports Recreational Flyers: “Open Skies for All”
The Deep Dive into Remote ID for Drones: What It Is, What it Means, and What’s Next
We've gotten a lot of questions and comments about Remote ID for Drones - and with good reason. This regulation is important: it has the potential to impact all drone operations in the country. It's also technical, and challenging to understand. This guest post is a longer read - a dive into the topic that provides definitions of the terms and an overview of the work that … [Read more...] about The Deep Dive into Remote ID for Drones: What It Is, What it Means, and What’s Next
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
