After five years, and 23 extensions, Congress is finally poised to put an FAA bill on the President’s desk for his signature. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
US Congress Calls for Accelerated Use of UAS in Civil Airspace
A House-Senate conference report last week called on the Administration to accelerate the use of civilian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in US airspace. Continue reading
FAA Delays Publication of Rules on sUAS in National Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back the date when it will propose new rules for the use of small drones in national airspace. Continue reading
Germany Set to Include UAS in Air Traffic Laws
The German Parliament is about to approve a new law to include unmanned aircraft in air traffic laws. Continue reading
US Army Updates Policy on Flying Unmanned Aircraft in National Airspace
The US Army is updating its policy on flying unmanned aircraft in US airspace, according to a new memo written by Army Secretary John McHugh. Continue reading
FAA Announces 20th. RTCA Special Committee 203 UAS Meeting
The FAA is issued a notice to advise the public of the twentieth meeting of RTCA Special Committee 203, Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Continue reading
Pilots Group Challenges Restricted UAS Airspace at Grand Forks
The Aircraft Operators and Pilots Association said in a January 10 statement that the proposal for a restricted airspace set aside for unmanned aircraft systems south of Devils Lake near Grand Forks “raises more questions than it answers, undermines safety, and would set a dangerous precedent in creating additional restricted airspace for use solely by UAS.” Continue reading
RCAPA Petitions FAA for Inclusion on UAS ARC
RCAPA uses the FAA UASARC charter as a basis for appeal and inclusion on the recently formed Advisory Rulemaking Committee (ARC) as an amended charter member. It is very apparent that the intention is to follow up on work from the sUAS ARC. Continue reading