Drone maker argues FCC relied on broad assumptions instead of company-specific analysis In a sharply worded filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), drone manufacturer Autel Robotics is pushing back against the agency’s decision to place its products on the FCC’s Covered List. The filing makes one point especially clear: Autel does not want to be treated as … [Read more...] about Autel Challenges FCC Covered List Decision, Distances Itself from DJI
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News Media Coalition Letter Challenges FAA’s Expansive NOTAM
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill A coalition of news media associations has sent a letter to the FAA, raising questions about the agency’s recent issuance of a controversial Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM), which imposes sweeping restrictions to the operation of UAVs above or near federal agents and their vehicles. In the letter, addressed to FAA’s Chief Counsel … [Read more...] about News Media Coalition Letter Challenges FAA’s Expansive NOTAM
Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Lawmakers revisit drone security and counter-UAS policies as the commercial drone industry pushes for updated regulations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
