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India will require that all drones/quadcopters/model aircraft more than 2 kg in mass to have both pilot and aircraft registered with the government. All pilots must file a flight plan,…
India gives approval for flying drones. Drones more than 2 kg in mass must be registered, have a government identification number and the operator shall have an Unmanned Aerial Operator…
Back in 2015, UK regulators wanted to monitor all "civilian drones" in real-time, below 500 feet. In 2018, this is now where US regulators seem to be heading too.
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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 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…
"High tech" and "bio tech" sectors see large growth in R&D spending, although it may be driven in part by tax law changes.