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UAS Stakeholders Warn Congress of ‘Unintended Consequences’ of Drone Regulation Bill
In response to a recently introduced bill that seeks to empower state and local authorities to regulate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and 13 other organizations have sent a letter to members of … Continue reading
Insurance Lawyer’s Concern with ‘Government Overreach’ Grounded FAA’s Drone Registry
John Taylor didn’t like the idea of being forced by the Federal Aviation Administration to register his drones. The requirement was “authoritarian,” the Maryland attorney said, and wouldn’t deter reckless fliers. So the aviation law novice — he works in … Continue reading
U.S. Court of Appeals says hobby drone owners no longer have to register UAS with the FAA
On May 19, the U.S. Court of Appeals determined that hobbyist UAS owners will no longer have to register their unmanned systems with the Federal Aviation Administration, potentially reversing a practice that has been in place for more than a … Continue reading
Lady Gaga’s drone swarm highlights rising registration for unmanned aircraft
A synchronized swarm of 300 drones lighted up the night sky behind Lady Gaga, morphing into an American flag as she recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime light show — prerecorded to comply with prohibitions on flying … Continue reading
