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
State Drone Laws
DSP Alliance Warns New Drone Federalism Section Could Be Added to the Budget Bill
The Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA) warns that drone federalism - the idea that states and local government should share control of the airspace - could be added to the budget bill under discussion in Congress today. The group is calling on the industry to contact their representatives about the issue. Republic Senator Mike Lee of Utah introduced a "Drone … [Read more...] about DSP Alliance Warns New Drone Federalism Section Could Be Added to the Budget Bill
Proposed Mississippi Drone Laws Set “Very Scary Standards” Says Drone Service Providers Alliance
Proposed Mississippi drone laws are extremely problematic for the drone industry - and the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSP) is calling on all operators in the state to educate themselves and their representatives. If passed, the bills currently in committee could significantly impact Mississippi drone owners: and set dangerous precedents for other states. “If these … [Read more...] about Proposed Mississippi Drone Laws Set “Very Scary Standards” Says Drone Service Providers Alliance
Texas Drone Law: Court Decision Allows Challenge
By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill A recent decision by a federal judge will allow a lawsuit, challenging the constitutionality of Texas drone law, to move forward. On November 30, US District Judge Robert Pitman handed down an order denying a motion made by attorneys representing the state defendants to dismiss the case. The suit, which was brought by the National … [Read more...] about Texas Drone Law: Court Decision Allows Challenge
DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE: A New California Privacy Law Could Change Everything for Drone Operators in the U.S.
A new California privacy law could change everything for drone operators in the state - and could be used as a model across the country. The following is a guest post by attorneys from law firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. This piece was authored by Cynthia Larose, Laura Stefani, Jonathan Markman, and Elana R. Safner. Drone Operators Face a New … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE: A New California Privacy Law Could Change Everything for Drone Operators in the U.S.
