The use of drones use has grown rapidly in recent years, especially in the commercial sector, where the Federal Aviation Administration projects that the number of units in the commercial small drone fleet will exceed 420,000 units by 2021. As businesses continue to incorporate drones into their everyday operations, they also will want to set
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FAA Plans to Bring LAANC to 500 More Airports by Next Month
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Drones
On March 6, 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the nationwide expansion of its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to 500 more airports, and include 300 air traffic control facilities as well as open up 78,000 miles of previously restricted airspace to commercial drone flights. Under FAA Part 107 drone regulations, operators…
Drones – When Things Go Wrong
By Kelly Frye Barnett on
Posted in Drones
Over the last several years, drones have rapidly grown in popularity. From quick deliveries during rush hour to reaching an otherwise inaccessible military base, drones are proving to be extremely advantageous where humans are either unable to reach an area or are unable to perform specific tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Increasing productivity…
Remote Identification of Drones: For Commercial Operators Only or Hobbyists Too?
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Drones
Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received recommendations regarding remote identification of drones in a report from the unmanned aircraft Identification and Tracking (UAS ID) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). One of the topics at issue: whether we need remote identification (ID) of all drones in the national airspace. Beyond the FAA, the Department of…
Florida Passes Drone Surveillance Bill To Protect Personal Privacy
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Drone Privacy
On April 28, 2015, the Florida State Legislature passed SB 766, or better known as the Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act, which permits commercial drone use, but bans the use of drones for the surveillance of private individuals without their prior consent.
Specifically, the bill states that “a person, a state agency or a…