Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or drones) are increasingly popular in the United States and around the world. While most UAS operators operate safely and comply with relevant laws, growing security and privacy concerns over...more
On 21 August 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a Call for White Papers to identify eligible manufacturers, vendors, and integrators of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drone) detection and/or...more
The Evolving Space Launch Industry and the Need for Streamlined Regulations -
Commercial space launches have recently skyrocketed in quantity and complexity and the economic impact of these changes will be substantial....more
6/7/2019
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Jurisdiction ,
Licensing Rules ,
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Safety Standards
In a major development for the commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drone) industry, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, announced the first round of participants in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s...more
5/10/2018
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Aviation Industry ,
Commercial Use ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Drones ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Public Safety ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Tribal Governments ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
In the last few weeks, both houses of Congress have released draft FAA Reauthorization bills to continue FAA funding which runs out this fall. While the House bill’s proposal to privatize air traffic control in the United...more
7/18/2017
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Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Safety ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology Sector ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Part 107, the rule broadly authorizing commercial UAS (drone) operations, was an important step forward for the commercial UAS industry. However, Part 107 limited operations in important ways. One significant limitation...more
5/17/2017
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Best Practices ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
NPRM ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Public Safety ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems