GigaomFAA scrambles to control consumer drones, but its legal case is shaky
The FAA fired a new warning shot at consumer drone users this week, but its argument looks like a fig leaf to cover up the fact that it still hasn’t passed… Read more »
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The FAA fired a new warning shot at consumer drone users this week, but its argument looks like a fig leaf to cover up the fact that it still hasn’t passed… Read more »
The FAA said drone manufacturer AeroVironment can now conduct aerial surveys in Alaska for the oil company. Its drones will monitor roads and infrastructure. Read more »
A viral video shows a woman assaulting a man for using a drone at the beach. The episode raises the question of who should regulate drone conflicts. Read more »
Everyone from Hollywood to farmers to search-and-rescue teams want to use light-weight consumer drones — but the FAA won’t let them. There’s an easy way for the the agency to address… Read more »
While regulations governing drone flight in the U.S. have become messy, the FAA is plugging along as if it has full control over the rules. It announced today that it is… Read more »
Drones in national parks sound like John Muir’s worst nightmare — which is why officials are starting to ban them. But doing so could also undercut opportunities for science and photography. Read more »
Raphael Pirker is a leading advocate for consumer drones — he buzzed the Statue of Liberty, and recently won a court fight against the FAA. He also has some ideas for… Read more »
A local man used his drone to capture striking footage of the Harlem explosion, showing both the benefits and the problems of casual drone use. The FAA meanwhile is scrambling to… Read more »
A Michigan delivery company had to call off its beta test to deliver bouquets by drone after a warning from the FAA. Read more »
Where can you fly a drone? As long as you’re not doing it for business purposes, there are very few rules. Here’s a map and a quick explanation of where your… Read more »