India approves use of #drones #quadcopters #UAS #UAV
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…
UK regulators were dreaming of tracking all #drones and model aircraft, back in 2015 #quadcopters #UAS #UAV
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.
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…
Private sector R&D spending rising at fastest pace in 12 years
"High tech" and "bio tech" sectors see large growth in R&D spending, although it may be driven in part by tax law changes.
Microsoft CEO on topic of government regulation
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the issue of government regulation: " instead of us trying to govern the government and its users, it’s better for governments, especially in democracies, to…