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FAA Updates Its Stance on Preemption of State and Local Drone Laws

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The Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") released an updated Fact Sheet clarifying its perspective on the limits of state and local governments to regulate drones. ...more

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Drone Use by Commercial Building Owners

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Owners and buyers of commercial buildings are increasingly using drones also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), to inspect roofs and other exterior elements of buildings. In addition to making it easier to access the...more

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Potential Consequences of the FAA’s Failure to Implement Section 2209

Section 2209 of the Federal Aviation Administration Extension, Safety, and Security Act (the Act) requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish defined boundaries protecting “critical infrastructure” from...more

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FAA Selects Iris Automation for BVLOS ARC

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Iris Automation to participate in the FAA’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). Iris Automation is a safety avionics technology...more

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FAA establishes UAS Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee

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While technology has progressed quickly, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policymaking has lagged behind. Commercial drones efficiently and safely inspect our nation’s infrastructure, deliver medical and other supplies, and...more

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FAA UAS Support Center: Faster Responses, More Streamlined Process

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)  announced its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Support Center Case Management System (CMS), designed to streamline how industry stakeholders’ questions are answered and...more

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Remote ID for Drones: Effective Now

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Remote ID rule for drones (Part 89) became effective on April 21, 2021. Part 89 will likely increase commercial drone operations while promoting safety and security....more

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Collaboration Among Drone Industry, Town, and State Government to Preempt Local Ordinance

This week the Pennsylvania Drone Association, the Pittsburgh Drone Masters, and Allegheny County worked together to address Allegheny County Code § 650-2(A), which prohibits the operation of drones in areas not expressly...more

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GAO Says FAA Should Provide More Information to Industry Stakeholders on UTM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week that it will be working with industry leaders and public stakeholders to develop a traffic management system for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). ...more

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FAA Waivers Can Help During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been granting drone flight waivers for certain restricted flights to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the FAA says that it is unlikely the waivers will extend beyond current...more

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Proposed Safety Standards for Drone Package Delivery

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued proposed safety standards for specific drones for package deliveries. This is a big step toward allowing routine package delivery by drones....more

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Super Bowl LIV—No Drone Zone

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, is informing drone operators of the restrictions on drone flights before, during and after Super Bowl LIV on Sunday,...more

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GAO Says FAA Could Leverage Drone Test Site Data for More Effective Integration

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) wrote in a report published last week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has facilitated approximately 15,000 drone research flights since 2015, but that the FAA...more

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FAA’s Proposed Rule for Drone Remote Identification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its unmanned aircraft system (UAS or drone) remote identification Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) on December 31, 2019. This is a huge step toward the...more

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FAA Proposes Remote ID for All Drones, Including News Media Flights

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The Federal Aviation Administration has announced plans that would allow the government to monitor all drone operations – including aerial journalists’ flights – in real time. ...more

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FAA Announces Details about the Recreational Drone Flyer Test

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more details about its new recreational drone flyer test, which will be an opportunity to educate recreational flyers about the rules of flying a drone in...more

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Another Delay in Issuance of UAS Remote Identification Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) has been delayed – again. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations in Kansas

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the go-ahead for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The KDOT team, which includes Kansas...more

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FAA Expands Drone Operations for Recreational Operators

As of July 23, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Capability (LAANC) system to include recreational operators. LAANC is a system built as a collaboration between the...more

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Canada’s New Drone Regulations Take Effect: How They Compare to the U.S. Regulations

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Canada’s drone industry is taking off. Like its neighbor to the south, the commercial remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) industry is growing quickly. In Canada, the industry has doubled in size every two years over the...more

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Streamline to the Stars: FAA Seeks to Deregulate Commercial Space Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements

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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

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FAA Set to Approve First Drone Airline License

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to award its first license to operate a drone airline in May. Last year, the FAA determined that large-scale commercial package delivery drone operations would require...more

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Expanding Operations: U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Regulatory Actions for Expanded Drone Operations and Drone...

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The benefits of commercial drones are substantial. However, current rules limit the commercial marketplace from being able to take advantage of some of drone technology’s most obvious safety and efficiency benefits....more

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Drone Flights Over People, at Night –Draft Regulations Released

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been busy even in the midst of the government shutdown. Last week, Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao unveiled a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for unmanned...more

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Over 50,000 LAANC Applications Processed

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) nationwide deployment of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system has processed more than 50,000 applications from drone operators for authorization...more

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