Senator Barbara Boxer has introduced a bill to make the reckless operation of a drone a federal offense. The Safe Drone Act would make it a misdemeanor offense, punishable by fine or up to one year in prison, to knowingly operate a drone within 2 miles of an airport or the outermost perimeter of a wildfire. "Our firefighters and airplane pilots should be focused on keeping … [Read more...] about CA Senator Introduces “Safe Drone Act”
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University of Louisiana’s Drone Program Gives Bird’s-Eye View of Future
(Source: theadvertiser.com) Sean Chenoweth says the drone technology used in the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Precision Agriculture Research Center places the school at the forefront of the future. "It's a lot of fun and all brand new," Chenoweth, the director of research for the program, said. "It's what the Model T was to the auto industry." Chenoweth and … [Read more...] about University of Louisiana’s Drone Program Gives Bird’s-Eye View of Future
Markey Proposes Halt on Commercial UAS Ruling
On Thursday, Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) proposed to amend the "minibus" appropriations bill in a move that would essentially prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration from implementing a final ruling to allow for the civil operation of drones until privacy measures are put in place. According to TheHill, the amendment "would require the FAA to add a data collection … [Read more...] about Markey Proposes Halt on Commercial UAS Ruling
