Drone Privacy

The Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA) warns that drone federalism – the idea that states and local government should share control of the airspace – could be added to the budget bill under discussion in Congress today.  The group is calling on the industry to contact their representatives about the …

Surfshark, a digital security firm, introduces Mapped: The state of drone privacy laws in (nearly) every country. Drone privacy is serious business – and what gets you a great image in one country could get you a jail term in another.  Finding these laws, however, is hit or miss – …

The U.K.’s Surveillance Camera Commission was created to ensure that the public’s privacy was protected as CCTV cameras proliferated for security purposes.  The Commission encourages compliance with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, and to provide input on “the effective, appropriate, proportionate and transparent use of surveillance camera systems.” Now, the …

In the continued discussion of how best to implement Remote ID for drones – which purportedly is designed to enhance the security of the airspace – major manufacturers like DJI have an important role.  Whatever the final decision is, DJI and other manufacturers will have to comply: and to meet …

Drone delivery has the potential to revolutionize the entire framework of retail sales – as well as medical and emergency services.  The technology comes with some downsides, however: not all neighbors are excited about the noise that low flying drones create: and the recently revealed Amazon patent to use delivery …

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 Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has been doing battle with the FAA over drone privateness since 2012, however suffered a loss this week.   The D.C. Circuit (the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) rejected EPIC’s petition to evaluation FAA’s small drone rule, “finding …

From extra lawsuits to elevated cybersecurity threats and the implementation of BVLOS flight, main airspace safety platform supplier Dedrone has printed their evaluation of market developments – and their predictions for the area in 2018. The following is a Guest Post by the airspace safety consultants at Dedrone. Analysis of …

The Poynter Institute, a number one journalism coaching and useful resource heart, has developed a brand new ethics coverage for drone journalism. The coverage was written by Poynter teacher Al Tompkins, in partnership with stakeholders from DJI, main analysis establishments, and the National Press Photographers Association.  The tips have been …

DJI Matrice 200 According to draft laws distributed to a number of congressional committees, the authorities needs the energy to “track, hack, and destroy” any drone which may pose a menace to safety. The doc was uncovered by the New York Times, who says that “The Trump administration is asking Congress …