Legal

Auto Added by WPeMatico

U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

Posted by Dronerator

Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, encompasses a range of measures addressing recent aviation safety concerns and aims to fortify oversight within the aviation industry. A Senate Commerce Committee announcement highlighted the […]

The post U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 appeared first on DRONELIFE.

FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Recommendations for UAS Detection and Mitigation

Posted by Dronerator

ARC Recommendations on Counter UAS, UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems The FAA recently received the final recommendations from the UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). This milestone follows the directive outlined in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to address the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Air […]

The post FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Recommendations for UAS Detection and Mitigation appeared first on DRONELIFE.

China’s Airspace Reformation: A New Era for Drones and eVTOLs

Posted by Dronerator

Drones in China: Unregulated Airspace Expansion to Boost Domestic UAV Industry and Align with International Standards by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Asia Nikkei, in partnership with Chinese business news conglomerate Caixin, recently reported on newly announced changes by Chinese civil air authorities that could see more of China’s airspace opened up to drones […]

The post China’s Airspace Reformation: A New Era for Drones and eVTOLs appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones

Posted by Dronerator

News and Commentary.  Kentucky’s House Bill 45 is being touted as a privacy bill – and addresses a wide range of dystopian future scenarios, including microchipping people without their permission, disseminating deep fakes, and installing tracking devices on humans or property.  The sections on drone use, however, could have a negative impact on drone use […]

The post Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles

Posted by Dronerator

Cruz Advocates for FAA Reauthorization Extension Amidst Senate Debate In a recent development on Capitol Hill, Senator Ted Cruz, along with fellow Republican senators, faced a setback in their attempt to secure unanimous consent for a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authorization. The move comes as the current extension of FAA Reauthorization […]

The post Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles appeared first on DRONELIFE.

U.S. House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case

Posted by Dronerator

Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as “a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations”. As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision […]

The post U.S. House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case appeared first on DRONELIFE.

AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry

Posted by Dronerator

AUVSI’s Initiatives Aim to Boost U.S. Drone Industry and Level Global Playing Field This week, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) took a significant step toward strengthening the U.S. drone industry with the launch of the Partnership for Drone Competitiveness (Partnership) and the release of an accompanying whitepaper. A Capitol Hill press conference […]

The post AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates

Posted by Dronerator

As the FAA continues to develop the process for granting type certifications for unmanned vehicles, Matternet’s M2 delivery drone receives the first amendment to type certification, as the platform has evolved.  by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Matternets – Amendment – To – Type – Certification – […]

The post Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Controversial Texas Drone Law Re-Instated, in a Blow for Journalists

Posted by Dronerator

Appeals court decision re-instates controversial Texas drone law By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill In a blow to the rights of Texas journalists to use drones in their reporting, a federal appeals court panel has reversed a lower court ruling that had found the state’s restrictive drone law unconstitutional. A three-judge panel of the 5th […]

The post Controversial Texas Drone Law Re-Instated, in a Blow for Journalists appeared first on DRONELIFE.

BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator

Posted by Dronerator

The U.S. Senate today confirmed President Biden’s pick for a new FAA Administrator, Mike Whitaker, in a unanimous bipartisan vote of 98-0. In welcome news for the aviation industry, Mike Whitaker has been confirmed as the next FAA Administrator.  After a unanimous vote to invoke cloture (moving directly to a vote, without debate) Whitaker was […]

The post BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator appeared first on DRONELIFE.