By Stuart Motta With the wave of consumer drones already flooding the market, few are surprised by the FAA’s efforts to regulate and control the hobby. The next question, which is hotly debated, is whether or not strict regulation is actually necessary. Recently the FAA released their part 107 guidelines, a sort of rulebook for […]
By Vincent Young With the implementation of Part 107 the FAA has opened the skies to the commercial use of drones, however there are still many legal hurdles, regulations, and guidelines that must be followed. The FAA has yet to update the rules governing hobbyist use of drones since the implementation the FAA Modernization and […]
By Olivia Juarez As small unhumanned aircraft system (sUAS) technology has become increasingly accessible for hobbyists and commercial enterprise, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had to contend with increasing demand for permitting commercial use of sUAS in recent months. As of August 29, 2016, the FAA set a pathway for commercial actors to employ drones with the Small […]
By Nicolo Young Drones first began to see regular use during the Vietnam War, and their roles in military conflicts have expanded since then. Today drones see extensive military use in a variety of roles including surveillance and targeted strikes. With recent technological advancements, however, drones have become exceedingly popular among hobbyists and law enforcement […]
On October 27, 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that bans the use of “unmanned aircraft and remote controlled aircraft” near stadiums. The move comes in the wake of a number of reports worldwide, including within the United States, of “drone” use at sporting events. Though these incidents […]