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
State drone regulations
The FAA Stance on State Drone Regulation: Preemption is Still Preemption, But There’s a Loophole
News and Commentary. In a new press release, the FAA has clarified the role of federal and state governments in drone regulation. The FAA has tried many times to emphasize the agency's authority over the airspace, in a continual - and somewhat unsuccessful - attempt to curb the proliferation of state and local drone laws. In a 2015 Fact Sheet, the FAA explained their … [Read more...] about The FAA Stance on State Drone Regulation: Preemption is Still Preemption, But There’s a Loophole
The Latest and Greatest in Drone Regulations for Commercial Operators
Commercial drone laws are in the early stages of development - and that means they are constantly evolving. It can be difficult for commercial operators to keep up with changes. Here, a leading expert from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University comments on three of the biggest current issues in drone regulation. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability … [Read more...] about The Latest and Greatest in Drone Regulations for Commercial Operators
“Drunk Droning” Makes Good Headlines for NJ Law
The state of New Jersey is about to enact a law that will prohibit operating a drone under the influence, Reuters reports - but that's not all the law will do. "Drunk droning" makes good headlines - and while operating a drone under the influence is 1) already against federal regulations, and 2) contrary to common sense, the headline has served to bring public opinion around … [Read more...] about “Drunk Droning” Makes Good Headlines for NJ Law
Drone Laws in Georgia: State Fights to Establish Control
Georgia's HB 481 would prohibit local communities from enacting their own drone laws - a significant benefit to commercial operators in the state. But local governments are rushing drone ordinances through the system in anticipation. HB 481, which cleared the House earlier this month by 164 Yeas to 1 Nay, claims state-level preemption for drone laws: something that the FAA … [Read more...] about Drone Laws in Georgia: State Fights to Establish Control
