In this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show, we talk to Scott Shtofman from the DSPA about federal, state, and local regulations, remote ID, BVLOS operations, and the recent tweets of the FCC commissioner. Be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

PiXL Drone Show #29 – Scott Shtofman: UAS Regulations and the FCC

Welcome to the PIXL Drone Show – where you can get the latest industry news. Our goal is to deliver drone news you can use.

We have conversations with leading UAS industry experts on the podcast. We also have the latest information on upcoming drones from manufacturers like Skydio, Sony, DJI, Autel, and more. We also discuss FAA drone regulations and laws. Our goal is to provide high-quality and timely information for both Part 107 commercial drone pilots and recreational users. The drone industry is rapidly growing and our goal is to be your go-to resource.

The PIXL Drone Show is hosted by:

Kara Murphy (owner of Kara E. Murphy Aerial Media)
Greg Reverdiau (co-founder of Pilot Institute)
Haye Kesteloo (Editor of DroneXL)

This week we talked to John McLean, the Owner of the New York Drone Survey about how he got started, new technology, the benefits of sUAS, LIDAR, photogrammetry, and regulations. https://newyorkdronesurvey.com/

0:00 Introduction
6:27 What are the current DSPA topics?
16:15 What’s so important about .55lb uas?
19:14 What if someone doesn’t follow the rules?
33:22 Local vs State drone laws
44:26 Remote ID and public access to the pilot
54:50 FCC vs DJI

DSPA: https://dspalliance.org/

Pixl Drone Show #29 - Scott Shtofman: Uas Regulations And The Fcc 1

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Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others.

Before founding DroneXL.co, Kesteloo built his expertise at DroneDJ. He currently co-hosts the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, sharing industry insights with a global audience. His reporting has influenced policy discussions and been referenced in federal documents, establishing him as an authoritative voice in drone technology and regulation. He can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.