New DOJ/DHS rule and coordinated FCC actions establish the legal, technical, and spectrum framework for trained state and local agencies to deploy counter-drone systems The federal government's expansion of state and local counter-drone authority took a major step forward this week as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Federal … [Read more...] about Federal Agencies Move Quickly to Turn SAFER SKIES Act Into Operational Reality
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Part 107 Training for Pilots: Details on the FAA’s Course
The release of new regulations yesterday has led to many questions about the FAA's Part 107 training plan for commercial drone operators, many of whom already have a pilot's license or a Section 333 Exemption. The FAA has now published information about their commercial drone operation course designed for Part 61 pilot certificate holders. The "Part 107 for sUAS" online … [Read more...] about Part 107 Training for Pilots: Details on the FAA’s Course
Section 333 vs. Part 107: An Infographic
Wonder how Part 107 might make it easier than the current system of 333 Exemptions to get your commercial drone authorization? DRONELIFE has created an infographic to highlight the basics. Need more information? Check out our posts on Part 107 basics, and this guest post from our friends at Skyward on whether you should wait for Part 107 to be released, or apply for a … [Read more...] about Section 333 vs. Part 107: An Infographic
EagleEye Eyes American Market with New Sec. 333
A Brussels-based UAV firm is coming to America (minus the amusing, 1980s, Eddie Murphy plot device). EagleEye Systems announced this week the approval of a Section 333 exemption by the FAA. The company, which now boasts a New York City-based office, will now have clear skies to release second-generation “drones with brains” into the domestic UAV market – especially within … [Read more...] about EagleEye Eyes American Market with New Sec. 333
1 Year Ago Today: FAA Announced Drone Regulations
Commentary -- The FAA has had quite a year: they sued a drone photography company for almost $2 million for breaking the rules; pushed a hobby drone registration program through in record time as a holiday gift to the nation; issued a fact sheet for states asserting their authority over the skies; issued another fact sheet to law enforcement officials in order to encourage … [Read more...] about 1 Year Ago Today: FAA Announced Drone Regulations
