Tag Archives: Regulation
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
Please use common sense along with your drone
Unmanned aerial vehicles or unmanned aircraft systems — drones to most of us — are among the most compelling new technology of the internet age. By themselves, they are flying toys that lift and hover and loop. But mount a … Continue reading
FAA rule will restrict drones over 133 military bases
The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted drone flights over 133 military bases beginning Friday, the agency has announced. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was not one of the bases, but it was evaluating the new rules to determine what impact it … Continue reading
San Diego can’t afford to wing it on drones
The city of San Diego is facing a new challenge from the skies — what to do about “drones” or “unmanned aerial vehicles” (UAVs), the small, aerial devices that weigh less than 55 pounds and typically fly below 400 feet. … Continue reading