Not so long ago, many of the news stories about state drone regulations were bad news for the drone industry. Despite efforts from the FAA to establish preemption over the airspace and from drone operators to demonstrate safety and responsibility, local laws proliferated. The result was 28 new pieces of legislation in 2017 alone, most of them restricting drones in some way, … [Read more...] about Are State Lawmakers Changing Their Minds? The Case for Drones
State Drone Laws
State Drone Laws: Virginia’s HB638 Signed in a Win for the Industry
Virginia's Governor Ralph Shearer Northam signed legislative bill HB638 last week. The bill is a major win for Virginia's drone industry, making a move to prevent localities from enacting their own regulations and creating the problematic "patchwork quilt" of drone rules within the state. The law, which will go into effect on July 1, 2018, states: “§ 15.2-926.3. Local … [Read more...] about State Drone Laws: Virginia’s HB638 Signed in a Win for the Industry
Ohio’s Attorney General Publishes UAS Issues Report: Will Train Law Enforcement on UAS
"Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his Advisory Group on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has issued its final report, which includes a model policy for use by law enforcement," says a press release from the Attorney General's office. “With advancements in technology and a decrease in the cost of unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned aircraft have become … [Read more...] about Ohio’s Attorney General Publishes UAS Issues Report: Will Train Law Enforcement on UAS
What is the Drone Advisory Committee – and What’s Going On With Task Group 1? Your Questions Answered
News and Commentary. The FAA's Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) met again yesterday, and once again Task Group 1 has garnered negative press in the Washington Post. But if you aren't sure who the DAC is - and what exactly they're supposed to be doing - you aren't alone. Here are the answers to some of the questions asked about the DAC and their role in drone regulation. What … [Read more...] about What is the Drone Advisory Committee – and What’s Going On With Task Group 1? Your Questions Answered
The “Secret” Drone Task Force Named by the Washington Post – and Why Drone Operators Should Care
The FAA Task Group 1 (TG1), part of the FAA Drone Advisory Committee, received negative press this week as the Washington Post reported that group meetings have become secretive, with commercial interests over-represented. The FAA Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) is a group of industry stakeholders brought together by the FAA in order to advise them on drone regulation … [Read more...] about The “Secret” Drone Task Force Named by the Washington Post – and Why Drone Operators Should Care
