Tag Archives: Regulation
Drone school to aid public agencies
Local public agencies and private entities are looking to take to the skies with the area’s first-ever drone school. The school started Monday and lasted for four days while teaching participants the necessary knowledge to pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Emergency Management, Registration, Regulation, Safety
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‘No drone zone’: Signs, safety campaign launched ahead of draft legislation
The federal government is getting tough on drones operating near airports and aircraft. Canada has had drone regulations in place since 1996, but given their growing threat to aviation safety, the unmanned aircraft are now the focus of a new … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Regulation, Restrictions, Safety
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RI HOUSE PASSES BILL TO GIVE AIRPORT CORPORATION POWER TO REGULATE DRONES
The Rhode Island House has passed legislation giving the state, through the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, the exclusive legal authority to regulate the use of drones in Rhode Island. Sponsored by Rep. Stephen R. Ucci and cosponsored by Rep. Arthur … Continue reading
Researchers Produce Drone Best Practices for Monitoring Wildlife
When it comes to wildlife, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can elicit a variety of responses, from chimpanzees knocking drones out of the sky to bears fleeing them with increased heart rates. On the flip side, drones are also being employed … Continue reading
