Extinction Rebellion plans “terror” op to shut down Heathrow Airport by attacking it with quadcopters
The terror operation, per documents, is intended to start September 13th.
Canada issues new, restrictive #drone regulations. Visitors to Canada to be banned from flying model aircraft in Canada. #quadcopters #drones
The new rules, to take effect in June, erect high barriers and costs to model aircraft hobbyists while doing little to improve safety. The effect is, as I suspected we…
#Drone pilots in India required to be licensed and to pass a security clearance #quadcopters #UAS #UAV #modelaircraft
India to require pilots of drones over 2 kg to receive certified flight training, pass a government license exam and security clearance, and be at least 18 years old. Elsewhere,…
AOPA reports that the FAA is expected to charge fees to fly #drones #quadcopters #modelaircraft
AOPA sees government fees for future drone flying, certainly for commercial operations but also likely for recreational flyers depending on their locations. We may know more within 6 months. Additionally,…
FAA’s Committee Report on ID and Tracking of #drones, may be even kites?
This post summarizes the FAA's committee report and recommendations on remote ID for drones and quadcopters. It looks like some model aircraft might be exempt from remote ID requirements but…
Congress poised to strongly regulate model aircraft #drones #quadcopters #modelaircraft
Congress is on the precipice of passing a new FAA authorization (funding) bill that includes draconian measures on model aircraft. So draconian as to potentially eliminate much of the hobby…