While the FAA claims ultimate authority over regulating drones in the NAS, local governments continue to discuss state drone law. Earlier this month, FlightGlobal published an interview with a former FAA Administrator who says that he fear the "patchwork quilt" of state drone regulations is growing - much of it based on misinformation and crafted by lawmakers who do not … [Read more...] about State Drone Law: Who’s Next?
State drone regulations
Why CA is the Worst State for Drones
Commentary. Lawmakers in CA seem to be doing their best to kill the booming drone industry, making CA the worst state for drones in the country. When the 2016 FAA Reauthorization package was under discussion in the Senate last month, one of the most vocal naysayers was CA Senator Dianne Feinstein, who took the argument that states should have the right to form their own … [Read more...] about Why CA is the Worst State for Drones
Texas Sued Over State Drone Regulations
Texas has been sued over state drone regulations that the plaintiff says appear to be racially discriminatory. The Washington Times reports that Laredo resident Manuel R. Flores sued the state on Friday to stop a new state drone regulation that grants drone operators the “unfettered” right to capture aerial photography along the state's southwest border. Flores says that … [Read more...] about Texas Sued Over State Drone Regulations
How to Shoot Drone Video- Legally
Drone video is one of the fastest growing segments in the commercial drone market. While federal drone regulations depend upon getting commercial authorization, the local and state regulations being passed can make it almost impossible for drone video operators to ensure that they are filming legally. In addition to the usual "know before you fly" regulations about not … [Read more...] about How to Shoot Drone Video- Legally
Arizona’s Creative Drone Regulations
While the FAA struggles to get federal drone regulation in place before state and local governments create a "patchwork quilt" of drone rules, Arizona has taken steps to ensure that regulations are consistent across the state. Arizona Senator John Kavanaugh has introduced Senate Bill 1449, which would regulate drone use across the state, and prevent drone regulations from … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Creative Drone Regulations
