Drones and National Security: The Regulatory Landscape
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On January 14, Elaine Chao, US Department of Transportation Secretary, announced proposed rules to ease restrictions on flying small drones over people and at night. A small drone is one which weighs less than 55 pounds. The...more
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) released its “ARC Recommendations Final Report” this month after meeting in March to discuss...more
On March 31, 2015, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed a petition against the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed rule on commercial drone use, in the D.C. Circuit. EPIC believes that the FAA...more
In a long anticipated move, on February 15, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued proposed rules that are intended to permit the commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as...more
After a four-year wait, on February 15, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the long anticipated proposed rule to allow the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, (drones) for commercial purposes. Other...more
As we await Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) proposed rules regarding the operation of drones that weigh less than 55 pounds, other parts of the federal government appear poised to scrutinize the privacy issues...more