The FAA has announced that the second meeting of the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) will be held on January 31. The DAC was formed last year and held it's first meeting in September of 2016. The committee plans to meet 3 times a year in order to help the FAA to prioritize drone integration steps. The FAA established the DAC after the success of the Drone Registration … [Read more...] about FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Will Meet January 31
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Drones Overhead: the FAA’s New Rule on Flight Over People
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is getting ready to move on the promised regulations for flight over people, The Hill reports. Commercial drone operators have been waiting for the details of the new rules, which FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has promised by the end of this calendar year at several public appearances. The new rule could help to move some … [Read more...] about Drones Overhead: the FAA’s New Rule on Flight Over People
Do Hobby Fliers Need to Take the Part 107 Test?
Part 107, the Small UAS Rule, takes effect on Monday - and recreational drone operators as well as commercial drone pilots may have to take the Part 107 Test. The "Aeronautical Knowledge Test" costs $150 to take and, the FAA estimates, will require about 20 hours of studying. In addition to passing the test, drone operators must be over 16 and must undergo - and pass - a TSA … [Read more...] about Do Hobby Fliers Need to Take the Part 107 Test?
White House Announces New Commitment to Drones
The White House published a Fact Sheet yesterday, announcing their commitment to promoting commercial drones and discussing the initiatives planned to boost the drone industry. The publication came as the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) held a Workshop on Drones and the Future of Aviation, emphasizing partnerships between government and industry … [Read more...] about White House Announces New Commitment to Drones
Part 107: The Winners and Losers Nobody’s Talking About
Part 107, the Small UAS Rule, has been praised as a huge step forward for the drone industry and criticized for not going far enough to support industrial applications. While the new regulations will benefit some, there are both winners and losers as a result of the law. The drone industry has been vocal in its reaction to Part 107. Manufacturers like DJI have invested … [Read more...] about Part 107: The Winners and Losers Nobody’s Talking About
