More drone industry leaders are stepping forward to publicly offer their expertise, resources and position to local governments applying for participation in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. Commercial drone industry pioneers PrecisionHawk made their offering public today, following yesterday's release by drone manufacturers DJI. In business since 2010, PrecisionHawk is … [Read more...] about More Industry Leaders Seek Government Partners for UAS Integration Pilot
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Drone Manufacturers Seek Partners to Participate in UAS Integration Pilot Program
Manufacturers, including market leader DJI, are seeking state, local and tribal government partners to participate in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. The Pilot Program introduced earlier this month calls for state, local and tribal governments to work with industry partners to propose drone programs in their communities. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Seek Partners to Participate in UAS Integration Pilot Program
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Hosts Launch of Drone Integration Pilot Program
US Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today hosted the official launch of the UAS Integration Pilot Program that was introduced last week. A panel of regulators and industry stakeholders joined Republican lawmakers in voicing support of the program. FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell opened the program, saying that "the safe integration of drones is a national … [Read more...] about Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Hosts Launch of Drone Integration Pilot Program
What the Federal Register Notice Tells Us About the Drone Integration Pilot
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will launch the UAS Integration Pilot Program at an event held in Washington D.C. tomorrow - but the Federal Register Notice about the program has been published. Here's what the notice reveals about the details of the program. The program calls for state, local and tribal governments to work with industry partners to apply to … [Read more...] about What the Federal Register Notice Tells Us About the Drone Integration Pilot
Rep. Jason Lewis: UAS Integration Pilot Program “Doesn’t Go Far Enough” to protect states’ rights
Congressman Jason Lewis, the sponsor of the Drone Integration Act, says that the UAS Integration Pilot Program doesn't go far enough to protect states' rights to regulate drones. Lewis issued a statement after President Trump signed a directive yesterday tasking the U.S. Department of Transportation with implementing the program. “I’m pleased to see the President take … [Read more...] about Rep. Jason Lewis: UAS Integration Pilot Program “Doesn’t Go Far Enough” to protect states’ rights
