The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just sent out a reminder that the next Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) online-only meeting will take place on February 24 from 12 to 2 PM EST.
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FAA adds citizen drone pilots to Drone Advisory Committee
Finally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adds actual drone pilots or ‘citizen UAS operators’ to the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). Bravo!
FAA Remote ID for Drones – Final Rule December 2020
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the final rule for Remote ID for Drones. Something we all have been anxiously been awaiting. Let’s take a closer look and see what’s good...
FAA cleans up and removes special rule for model aircraft
Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had cleaned up and removed the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. The change was made public in the Federal Register on December 11, 2020.
Are we witnessing the collapse of drone registration?
We are in familiar territory once again as drones are sure to be a hot item as gifts this Christmas season. One can only expect that we’ll see an influx of new drone users take to the skies after the annual visit from...
How to avoid the wrath of the FAA, according to 51 Drones
Russ from 51 Drones released a great video with seven tips that you can do to avoid the wrath of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as some drone pilots are experiencing.
FAA fines Philadelphia drone pilot and Youtuber $184,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fined drone pilot Mikey from Philadelphia, better known as Youtube comedian PhillydroneLife, for $184,500 $182,004 in proposed civil penalties for the drone videos he live...
Aerial highways, the future of drone deliveries? And, who should own them?
Will aerial highways become the way of the future when it comes to drone deliveries? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has teamed up with Airspace Link, Inc., a Detroit-based provider of drone-flight...
FAA publishes airworthiness criteria for certification of 10 different drones
As Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moves closer to integrating drones in the national airspace, the agency published airworthiness criteria for the proposed certification of 10 different Unmanned Aircraft Systems...
FAA to survey drone pilot fatigue and rest for future rulemaking
As the drone industry keeps expanding, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces a new survey to collect data on drone pilot fatigue and rest. The aviation authority will use the results from the study for...
FAA declares Biden’s house a no-drone zone
A new flight advisory has been issued by the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) stating that the airspace over the hometown of presidential candidate and likely winner Joe Biden is now temporarily a no-drone-zone...
FAA loophole allows federal drones to avoid Remote ID compliance
A loophole in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed rules will allow federal unmanned aircraft to avoid compliance with Remote ID for Drones.
New Jersey town aims to regulate airspace and restrict drones
The New Jersey town of Westwood mistakenly aims to regulate the airspace below 400 feet and restrict the use of drones. Only the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can regulate airspace. Cities, towns, and villages...
The FAA’s Remote ID for Drones may be ready this year
Steve Dickson, the FAA Administrator, said Wednesday during the virtual UAS Summit & Expo that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might be able to launch Remote ID for Drones in December. The remote ID...
Beyond the FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is wrapping up the UAS Integration Pilot Program this month. Today they held a special event to commemorate the drone program and to announce what will come next. The new...
Highlights of the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee meeting
Yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had its last Drone Advisory Committee meeting for 2020. Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the FAA decided to make it a virtual event on Zoom this time...
FAA 2020 virtual National Drone Safety Awareness Week
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the 2020 National Drone Safety Awareness Week. The virtual event will take place from November 16-22, 2020.
Watch the FAA’s DAC meeting live here on DroneXL
You can watch the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) live here on DroneXL.
FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee meets again tomorrow!
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee or DAC meets again tomorrow to discuss all kinds of drone matters, including I’m sure Remote ID for Drones.