Ohio proposed #drone regulations #quadcopters #UAS #UAV #drones
A proposed Ohio state law would establish prison terms for drone pilots involved in collisions are causing a manned aircraft to take evasive action. The proposed law would also require…
Indications of where #drone regulation is headed #drones #quadcopters #UAS #UAV
To understand where Congress and the FAA are likely headed in regards to drone regulation, we look at public statements of Congressional representatives, the FAA and the drone industry. As…
FAA: You cannot fly a #drone or #quadcopter over people #drones #quadcopters #UAS #UAV #Unmanned
Contrary to what some think, you are not permitted to fly drones and quadcopters over people or over moving vehicles. The only exception is indoors - because the FAA has…
Off leash dogs jumped on #quadcopter pilot, causing pilot to lose control of craft
During the summer, a quadcopter flying in a vacant field, crashed, and set fire to dry grass. Turns out there was a bit more to this story - two off…
Uniform Law Commission proposes #drones flying below 200 feet can be declared as trespassing on private property #quadcopters
“A person operating an unmanned aircraft is liable to a landowner or lessee for per se trespass when the person, without consent, intentionally causes the unmanned aircraft to enter into…
#Intel proposes “Open Drone ID” standard for #drone #quadcopters identification #opendroneid
Intel has proposed an "Open Drone ID" standard that would require all drones and hobbyist model aircraft to transmit identification data, position reports, operator location, and other data, every 3…
Help protect model aircraft hobby and access to flight for all
The FAA and a few members of Congress want to remove the law, passed by Congress and signed by President Obama, that insures that hobbyists can continue to fly model…
FAA restrictions may make flying difficult or impossible for many #drones #quadcopters
Note – this post is from 2018. Much has changed since then. The FAA began using LAANC to get authorizations, where possible, for flight within various controlled airspace scenarios. Since…
It may stupid, but it at least it costs a whole lot more than an umbrella #drones
Finally, an ‘umbrella drone’ that hovers above your head. Not only does it cost a lot more than an umbrella, is way noisier, it even has short battery life! Oh,…
Consumer #quadcopters seen as a National Security Threat #Drones #Drone
Authorities seek authorization for government agencies (including local police) to electronically disable quadcopters, potentially shooting them down electronically or kinetically. Source: Security Experts Say Drones Pose a National Security Threat…