UAS VISION
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U.S. aviation regulators are talking to drone makers and service providers about testing commercial drones that can fly beyond an operator’s visual line of sight, currently banned for safety reasons, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. Continue reading
Mexico has published rules governing the use of UAS, allowing people to operate the smallest drones in daylight without a permit but with safety rules. Continue reading
AOPA is asking the FAA to close gaps in the agency’s proposed rules governing small commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The association made the recommendations in formal comments filed April 22 in response to the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Continue reading
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) admits its drone regulations are out of date governing the use of drones in the UK, following feedback from drone operators and members of the public.
Japanese government ministers gathered on Friday to discuss regulations to prevent the harmful use of drones after the incident sparked concerns that they could be used for terrorist attacks.
EASA’s recent proposed ruling that it takes regulatory responsibility for smaller unmanned air vehicles has left national aviation agencies questioning what category of small UAVs they will be left to regulate.
As the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro approach, Brazilian authorities are drafting new regulations over the domestic use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Civil Aviation Secretary Rafael Jose Botelho said on Thursday, April 16. Continue reading
Chile has introduced regulations making it the first country in Latin America to officially allow drone flights. The measure regulates both the public and private use of drones, remote-controlled aircraft whose use has skyrocketed in recent years for uses ranging from military airstrikes to delivering mail. Continue reading