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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Final Rules

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Commerce Rings in New Year with Proposed Rulemaking on Drones

The Department of Commerce (Commerce) Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) has broad authority—born out of executive action during the first Trump administration—to identify and mitigate...more

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FAA Issues First Major Unmanned Aircraft Rules Since 2016

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The FAA's new regulations provide long-awaited relief for commercial drone users and assurances to the security community. On January 15, 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") issued two significant final...more

Snell & Wilmer

Friend or Foe Drones: FAA to Require Remote ID “Digital License Plate"

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On December 28, 2020, the FAA released the Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Final Rule. This long-awaited Remote ID rule, identified as the next incremental step to integrating drones into the National Airspace...more

Holland & Knight LLP

FAA Releases Two Final Rules to Advance Drone Integration

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Dec. 28, 2020, released two Final Rules intended to accelerate the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – or drones – into the national airspace system. The first Final...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New FAA Rule May Expand Use of Drones in OSHA Inspections

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 28, 2020, the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, announced a final rule governing the “Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People.” This new rule could...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FAA Releases Highly Anticipated Final Rules on UAS Remote ID and Operation Over People

On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) submitted two long-awaited Final Rules for publication in the Federal Register. Both the Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft and Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Civil Automotive and UAS Radars Are Removed from the USML

• On August 30, DDTC published a final rule that removes many of the radars used in civil automotive and unpiloted aerial vehicles from the USML. • This continues the targeted removal of civil items from the military...more

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D.C. Circuit Strikes Down FAA’s Recreational UAS Rule

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The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has long set standards for the operation of aircraft in the United States, including extensive requirements for aircraft registration. Historically, the FAA did not interpret the...more

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Emerging Trends Newsletter - Q4

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The Volcker Rule Under the Trump Administration - The so-called Volcker Rule—named after Paul Volcker, a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board—was part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...more

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FAA Issues Final Rule for Operators of Drones (Small UAS) – Part 107

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On June 21, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final rule on how businesses may use small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The rule, which is commonly known as Part 107, is expected to take effect in...more

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FAA Releases New Commercial Drone Regulations, Section 333 Exemption Holders Get “Grandfathered” Compliance Status

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Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) announced the finalization of its long-awaited Final Rule governing routine commercial operation of unmanned aircraft systems weighing 55 lbs. or less. The new 14 C.F.R. Part...more

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Skies Open for Business: FAA Makes Way for Commercial Drones

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The new rules will greatly expand and encourage commercial drone use but come with some limitations. After much anticipation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed sweeping new rules on June 21 to facilitate...more

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FAA Issues Major New Rules Permitting Commercial Use of Drones

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The FAA has issued its long awaited final rule regarding the certification and commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the U.S. National Airspace System. Once effective, the rule will allow certain...more

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FAA Issues Final Rule for Businesses to Use Drones

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its final rule on how businesses may use small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), often referred to as drones. The rule, which will be commonly known as Part 107, is expected...more

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FAA to Release Final Rule for Commercial Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations; More Work Will Remain

Key Points - - The FAA will soon release a final rule governing commercial small UAS operations (“Final Rule”) that will represent a major step forward for both innovation and aviation. - While the rule is...more

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Update on Significant DOT, FAA and Other Federal Agencies’ Aviation-Related Regulatory Actions - October 2015

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This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Aviation Regulatory Update reports on Congress’s six-month extension of FAA’s reauthorization; new U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements with the European Union and Canada; the FAA’s...more

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