As drones become more integrated into commercial, industrial, and public safety operations, states are moving quickly to regulate their use. Two recent examples of state drone laws- Ohio’s H.B. 77 and Florida’s S.B. 700 -demonstrate the trend toward stricter state-level oversight. Here’s what these laws mean for drone operators and the broader industry. Ohio House Bill 77: … [Read more...] about New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational Boundaries
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AAM Prepared: Pioneering the Future of Air Transportation
AUVSI and Industry Leaders Launch Unprecedented Campaign to Propel Advanced Air Mobility The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the launch of “AAM Prepared,” a multi-state initiative supported by Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry leaders and manufacturers. This campaign is the largest-ever coordinated government affairs campaign … [Read more...] about AAM Prepared: Pioneering the Future of Air Transportation
Does Michigan’s Ban on Drones for Hunting Apply After the Game is Downed?
It's clearly unsporting to use a drone equipped with thermal imagery to identify game: and prohibitions on drone use for hunting were some of the earliest state drone laws enacted. In Michigan, SB 54 and 55 were initiated in 2015: and prohibit the use of water or aerial uncrewed vehicles in hunting and fishing. That law - not particularly detailed in wording - is now being … [Read more...] about Does Michigan’s Ban on Drones for Hunting Apply After the Game is Downed?
The Top Ranked State for Drones May Surprise You: the Mercatus Center 2023 Scorecard
While the FAA has authorized pilot programs for companies like Amazon, UPS, and USPS, all of whom are fighting for a portion of the estimated $30 billion home delivery market, the US commercial drone space is still years away from broad regulatory and consumer acceptance across the United States. Adding to the regulatory confusion is the problem of FAA preemption, and the rapid … [Read more...] about The Top Ranked State for Drones May Surprise You: the Mercatus Center 2023 Scorecard
Texas Drone Law Struck Down: Restrictions Violate First Amendment Rights
Federal judge strikes down restrictive Texas drone law By Jim Magill A federal judge has struck down a Texas drone law, one of the most restrictive in the country, for violating the First Amendment’s protections of freedom of speech and the press. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman on March 28 ruled that Chapter 423 of the Texas Government Code was unconstitutional and … [Read more...] about Texas Drone Law Struck Down: Restrictions Violate First Amendment Rights
