Phoenix city councilors Wednesday delayed the flight of a drone regulation proposal that has been roundly opposed by drone hobbyists and industry experts. According to the Arizona Republic, the postponement stemmed from “last-minute changes to the draft prior to the meeting [that] left some citizens and Council members unclear on the proposal.” The proposed ordinance … [Read more...] about Phoenix Drone Proposal May Crash Against FAA Fact Sheet
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Drone Registry Plan Meets Skepticism Amid Support
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s unsurprising announcement Monday that it would require drone owners to register their UAVs is receiving mixed reviews within the commercial and hobbyist communities. As previously reported in DRONELIFE, several industry groups and companies have already expressed support in the formation of a proposed rulemaking task force, including … [Read more...] about Drone Registry Plan Meets Skepticism Amid Support
US to Require Drone Registration
If you buy a drone this Christmas, you may have to register it before you can fly it. NBC News reports today that the US Transportation Department will announce Monday its plan to require drone registration for all consumer drones. The US Transportation Department declined to comment, stating only that they would release a statement on Monday; but the rumor which DroneLife … [Read more...] about US to Require Drone Registration
Small UAV Coalition Brings on First Outside Lobbyist
(Source: The Hill) The Small UAV Coalition, which is pressing for relaxed regulations for the use of commercial drones, hired its first outside lobbyist this week. The trade group, which counts members such as Google X and Amazon Prime Air, brought on lobbyist Robert Epplin, who recently started his own firm after splitting with the group founded by former House … [Read more...] about Small UAV Coalition Brings on First Outside Lobbyist
Why the Drone Revolution Can’t Get Off the Ground
(Source: kernelmag.dailydot.com) You’ve seen the prototype videos of drones delivering packages or humanitarian supplies, buzzing around sports fields and bicyclists, and maybe even participating in search-and-rescue missions. You can buy a drone for the price of a nice video camera, but when you buy one online, it still arrives by regular postal van. So what’s keeping … [Read more...] about Why the Drone Revolution Can’t Get Off the Ground
