Regulatory Updates

In the last few weeks the NFL has been taking the lead in calling for more restrictions on drones to help keep fans safe at sporting events. Image source Cathy Lanier, the NFL’s Vice President for Security, stated in a testimony given recently before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental …

On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, the House passed the FAA Reauthorization Act—a bill to authorize Federal Aviation Administration programs for five years. The House approved the measure by a 398-23 vote. To be turned into law it must be approved by the Senate and signed by the President. The FAA’s …

Last week Xcel Energy made a historic BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone flight. On Wednesday, September 12 Xcel Energy, the largest utility company in Colorado, became the first U.S. utility to begin flying drones BVLOS as a regular part of ongoing inspections for power lines and other infrastructure. …

It’s been about two years since the FAA implemented Part 107, also known as the small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) rule, on August 29, 2016. Since then, the FAA has granted over 2,000 waivers to fly outside the requirements of Part 107, such as flying beyond the visual line of …

Today, InterDrone, the largest commercial drone show in North America, kicked off at the Rio Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Daniel Elwell, the FAA’s acting administrator, delivered the event’s first keynote, taking the opportunity to position the FAA as a supporter of unmanned aircraft and their complete …

India just announced the rollout of their first ever regulations for commercial drone operations, which will go into effect December 1st. Image source The new rules lay out categories for different types of drone operations, and are scheduled to go into effect on December first. Up to this point India …

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to convene, today, August 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM for a pro forma session. On the calendar of business is an aviation policy bill that will reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) until fiscal year 2021. The two general orders include S.1405 and H.R. 4. …

Last month the World Economic Forum recognized Delair as a Technology Pioneer. Their selection was noteworthy for two reasons—not only were they the only drone company to be selected, they were also the only company from France to be included on the list. Those companies recognized were selected based on …

On April 11, 2018, Cinematic Aerospace carried out the primary business UAS operation ever allowed on the John F. Kennedy International Airport. The flight passed off on the Trans World Airlines (TWA) Flight Center, within the coronary heart of the JFK airport. The goal of the flight was to get …

We simply completed finishing an enormous enterprise: updating our grasp checklist of drone legal guidelines for nations all through the world. Image supply While conducting analysis to make these updates, right here are some things that stood out: Drone adoption is rising. Out of round 200 nations about 45 had …