The FAA has released the Remote ID for Drones final rule along with a rule on operations over people and moving vehicles, and night operations. The long-awaited publications will clarify the details of Remote ID, and allow stakeholders from the commercial and recreational drone communities to begin to prepare for implementation - while expanding the scope of commercial … [Read more...] about BREAKING: FAA Publishes Remote ID for Drones Final Version, Ops Over People
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The FAA Restricts Flight Over 60 New Sites: “National Security Sensitive Locations”
In response to concerns about "malicious drone activity" the FAA has announced new airspace restrictions over 60 facilities - most of them federal prisons. Reports of attempts to make deliveries to prisoners or otherwise interfere with federal prison operation with drones have increased: earlier this year, a British man was sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempting to … [Read more...] about The FAA Restricts Flight Over 60 New Sites: “National Security Sensitive Locations”
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
Senate Committee Complains About Spending for Drone Integration Pilot Program
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal 2019 Transportation-HUD spending bill by a unanimous vote: but criticized the Department of Transportation for diverting Department funds to pay for the UAS Integration Pilot Program. The Senate bill rejected many of the Trump Administration's suggestions, including funding for many areas that the administration … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Complains About Spending for Drone Integration Pilot Program
