FAA drone rules

Auto Added by WPeMatico

FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications

Posted by Dronerator

News and Commentary.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other […]

The post FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications appeared first on DRONELIFE.

America Is Flying Blind: Why We Need a National Drone Strategy Now

Posted by Dronerator

DRONELIFE is please to publish this op-ed from Tom Walker, CEO of drone services provider DroneUp.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. America’s Airspace Crisis—Why We Need a National Drone Strategy NOW By Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp The U.S. Is Flying Blind Into the Drone Era Let’s cut to […]

The post America Is Flying Blind: Why We Need a National Drone Strategy Now appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border

Posted by Dronerator

Ariz. bill would shield police from liability for shooting down drones near border By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill pending in the Arizona state legislation is proposing to grant immunity from liability from any damages caused by a drone falling from the sky after being shot down or disabled by state and local […]

The post Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation

Posted by Dronerator

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 installments […]

The post Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post

Posted by Dronerator

As both commercial and recreational UAVs become more common, two recent events highlight the potential risk to other aircraft and onlookers.  In this DRONELIFE Exclusive guest post, Dr. Ryan Wallace of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety writes that drone incidents involving aircraft need to be a wake up call […]

The post Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post appeared first on DRONELIFE.

FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations

Posted by Dronerator

FAA Takes Steps to Ensure Drone Operators Follow Airspace Regulations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals who violated federal drone regulations between October 2022 and June 2024. These penalties are part of the FAA’s ongoing efforts to ensure that drone operators are aware of and adhere to […]

The post FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations appeared first on DRONELIFE.

FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper

Posted by Dronerator

New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how this new legislation impacts […]

The post FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper appeared first on DRONELIFE.