Tag Archives: Hobby and Consumer Drones
City of Raleigh Mulls Significant UAV Ban in Parks
The City of Raleigh, N.C., is considering new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) rules that would drastically limit recreational operations in public parks. In a recent draft policy, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) said although it recognizes … Continue reading
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As drone industry grows, a fight looms for control of the sky
When Jim Komsa launched his aerial photography business in 2013, using airplanes to shoot photos from the sky, he said there were only a handful of competitors in all of New Jersey. Now, there are dozens. Komsa, the co-owner of … Continue reading
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Appeals Court Strikes Down FAA Registry of Recreational Drones
Federal rules requiring owners to register recreational drones with the government are illegal, and only Congress can fix them, a federal appeals court has ruled. The Federal Aviation Administration issued rules in October 2015 requiring registration of drones — or … Continue reading
Drone laws: New German rules aim to stop eye-in-the-sky snooping
Germany’s new drone rules have come into effect, setting limits on what people can do with their unmanned aerial vehicles in the country. According to the new regulations, if a drone weighs more than 2kg (4.4lb), its operator is supposed … Continue reading
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