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NDAA Passed the House: What That Means for the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Comes Next

NDAA FY25 Passed House Friday, June 14 by Narrow Margin: What’s Happening with the Countering CCP Drones Act Now? The legislative process in the US continues, as the House version of the fiscal year 25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) has made it’s way through the full House of Representatives.  The House version of […]

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First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA

Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups DRONERESPONDERS, the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety Association, and other […]

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Public Safety UAS: A Conversation with the FAA

The Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston today hosted attendees, exhibitors and speakers from around the world and most industrial sectors.  At the DRONERESPONDERS co-located event, FAA experts were on hand to discuss the current environment in public safety, and what’s coming for first responder drone programs. Sgt. Robert Dooley of the Florida Highway […]

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Public Safety UAS: A Conversation with the FAA

The Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston today hosted attendees, exhibitors and speakers from around the world and most industrial sectors.  At the DRONERESPONDERS co-located event, FAA experts were on hand to discuss the current environment in public safety, and what’s coming for first responder drone programs. Sgt. Robert Dooley of the Florida Highway […]

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FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months

FAA Reauthorization Bill Mandates Final Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Flights to Boost Industry Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the second in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) While […]

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Industry Perspectives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 *Stay tuned for a DRONELIFE exclusive series, explaining FAA Reauthorization for the drone industry The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 today with a strong bipartisan vote of 387 – 26. This decision follows a similarly overwhelming approval […]

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The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance

Exploring the FAR Part 5 Final Rule: Enhancing Drone Safety and Compliance by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view.  Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com!  As an aviation enthusiast and an active participant in the ever-evolving […]

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Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture, Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill

Update: Thursday May 9 the Senate passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill as outlined below. The U.S. Senate has voted 84-13 to invoke cloture on the FAA Reauthorization Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment, as modified to H.R. 3935 – the House version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill.  Cloture is a motion to limit debate and move forward towards […]

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BREAKING: Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture on FAA Reauthorization Bill

The U.S. Senate has voted 84-13 to invoke cloture on the FAA Reauthorization Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment, as modified to H.R. 3935 – the House version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill.  Cloture is a motion to limit debate and move forward towards a vote. The current extension to FAA Authorization expires tomorrow, May 10: some lawmakers […]

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Michigan Supreme Court Allows Drone Surveillance Evidence in Civil Case

Michigan high court punts on question of drone surveillance legality By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a case that could have broad implications on drone surveillance efforts conducted by local governments, the Michigan Supreme Court had ruled that drone footage of a couple’s private property should not be excluded as evidence in a civil […]

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