Category Archives: Legal

Fake Signs on Bay Area Highways Say Drones Looking for Speeders

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Martin Walls

Several signs have cropped up on Bay Area highways, telling drivers that drones are enforcing speed limits. The California Highway Patrol told KPIX 5 the signs are fakes and that they do not have drones. Continue reading →

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Town of Deer Trail Considering Hunting Licenses for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Bounties for Drones

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Martin Walls

The small town of Deer Trail, Colorado is considering a bold move. The town board will be voting on an ordinance that would create drone hunting licenses and offer bounties for unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading →

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Senate Committee Wants FAA to Report on UAS Privacy Issues

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Martin Walls

Last week, the Senate Committee on Appropriations added language to the 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would require certain privacy concerns to be addressed by the Federal Aviation Administration before funds are released for UAS integration. Continue reading →

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Drones and the Law

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Martin Walls

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, have been a hotly debated topic in the political arena leading to proposed or enacted legislation in 43 states, according to WestlawNext. Continue reading →

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