The U.S. Senate confirmed Captain Steve Dickson as FAA Administrator yesterday, providing a permanent leader to the post which has been manned by Acting Administrator Dan Elwell since being vacated by former Administrator Michael Huerta in January of 2018. Dickson retired from Delta Airlines in 2018. His last position with the airline was as Senior Vice President of flight … [Read more...] about Former Delta Exec Steve Dickson Confirmed as FAA Administrator
U.S. Drone laws
U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Today
The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 302 the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 by a 93-6 vote. The Act provides funding for the FAA for the next 5 years - and makes major changes to drone regulations. The Senate vote will move the Act on to be signed by President Trump. After years of short-term extensions to FAA funding, the package will bring much needed stability to the agency and … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Today
FAA Reauthorization Explained: Part 1, the Repeal of Section 336
The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It's wordy, complex, and confusing - and the headlines haven't made understanding what's inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the "Safeguarding the Skies" Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Explained: Part 1, the Repeal of Section 336
DJI Adds Firepower to Drone Policy Team
Drone manufacturing giant DJI has hired David Hansell, a veteran on aviation policy - and the National Security Council - as Public Policy Manager. When DJI VP Mario Rebello spoke at InterDrone earlier this month, he met the issue of drones and data security head on. The manufacturer, while still firmly the leading provider of consumer and prosumer drones in the world, … [Read more...] about DJI Adds Firepower to Drone Policy Team
Last Chance to Register for AUVSI’s Hill Day: Speak to Lawmakers About Drone Regulation
September 19 is your last chance to register for AUVSI's Hill Day: a critical opportunity for the drone community to speak directly to lawmakers. AUVSI Hill Day and the Science and Tech Fair will take place in Washington, D.C. on September 26. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in Congressional meetings. "Every day, members of Congress work on … [Read more...] about Last Chance to Register for AUVSI’s Hill Day: Speak to Lawmakers About Drone Regulation
