Recent headlines suggesting that the U.S. government has “dropped a plan to crack down on Chinese drones” have caused confusion across the drone industry. Coverage from outlets including Reuters and the South China Morning Post reported that the U.S. Department of Commerce withdrew a proposal that would have imposed restrictions on Chinese-made drones, citing national security … [Read more...] about Headlines on Chinese Drones May Mislead: Why Commerce Department Reports Do Not Change the FCC’s Foreign Drone Ruling
US drone regulations
Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone During Super Bowl LV
The FAA has recently announced that Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone during Super Bowl LV (at least the area around the stadium.) It's not a surprise and we hope that pilots are already aware of this: but if you are new to drones, remember that large public events like the Super Bowl are usually designated as No Drone Zones. The temporary restriction is for everyone's safety … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone During Super Bowl LV
Drone Regulation Progress: DRONEII’s EU and US Regulation Timeline, from 2016 to the Future
European drone research firm DRONEII has published a new infographic tracing drone regulation progress from 2016 and into the future. DRONEII co-founder and CFO Hendrik Bödecker has penned an article explaining the findings: more detailed information can be found in DRONEII's Drone Regulation Report 2020. The time line starts in 2016, Bödecker explains, because in June of … [Read more...] about Drone Regulation Progress: DRONEII’s EU and US Regulation Timeline, from 2016 to the Future
Wing Becomes First Certified Air Carrier for Drones in the US
Wing, the Alphabet (Google) spin off, has quietly overtaken Amazon and other consumer drone delivery programs to be first to the finish line in the U.S. and around the globe. Earlier this month, Wing announced that the Australian government had given the company permission to move beyond their drone delivery trials to a fully functional, open for business, drone delivery … [Read more...] about Wing Becomes First Certified Air Carrier for Drones in the US
FAA Reauthorization Explained: Part 2, Enforcement
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 2, Enforcement
