The FAA's proposal for Remote ID for drones appears problematic for the recreational drone community. Tyler Dobbs, the AMA's Director of Government Affairs, says the proposal leaves "no viable options" for hobby flyers. Dobbs says that without changes, the current proposal will not only force law abiding flyers out of the hobby, but cause a massive problem with general … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: AMA’s Tyler Dobbs on RID and Recreational Drones, “No Viable Options”
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“Not Like This” – DJI’s Critical Response to FAA’s Remote ID Proposal
In an article published by DJI today, the manufacturer's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs, Brendan Schulman, has come out strongly against the FAA's NPRM on Remote ID, calling it "deeply flawed" and "a complex, expensive, and intrusive system that would make it harder to use drones in America." That description is particularly significant given that Schulman and DJI have long … [Read more...] about “Not Like This” – DJI’s Critical Response to FAA’s Remote ID Proposal
Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
On Friday, the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) concluded their regulatory review and approved the FAA proposal on Remote ID for drones. The long-awaited rule will lead to a means by which drones can be identified and connected with their operator. This is an important step - much like a license plate and registration is for a car - in allowing … [Read more...] about Remote ID for Drones and the Next Step to UTM: Drone Industry Expert Lisa Ellman Weighs In
DJI Gets on With It: Demonstration of Drone-to-Phone Remote ID
DJI isn't waiting around for a Remote ID ruling before developing a system. The world's largest drone manufacturer announced yesterday that they've successfully demonstrated aWi-Fi based solution for remote ID of drones. Will that bring the industry closer to an FAA rule and full integration of drones into the airspace? Remote ID (RID) is a sticky topic in the drone … [Read more...] about DJI Gets on With It: Demonstration of Drone-to-Phone Remote ID
U.S. Lawmakers Express Frustration With Drone Remote ID Delay, “This Summer” Says Standards Committee Chair
Last week, members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter - and a clear message - to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao: move forward on remote ID for drones. The full text of the letter can be found here, but the gist is clear: get remote ID done. "We write to register our ongoing concerns … [Read more...] about U.S. Lawmakers Express Frustration With Drone Remote ID Delay, “This Summer” Says Standards Committee Chair
