Gyrocopter lands in restricted airspace

Gyrocopter lands in restricted airspace in Washington DC. No one hurt, but questions remain how this was even possible given the restrictions in the airspace. Pilot apparently wanted to protest corruption and carried letters to members of congress. http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/ruskin-mailman-tries-flying-to-capitol-in-gyrocopter-to-deliver-campaign/2225584

 

FAA regulation is leaving out the possibility of autonomous drone based delivery

Proposed FAA regulation on commercial use of drones is leaving out the possibility of autonomous drone based delivery. The FAA is accepting comments on the proposed regulations for 60 days. 30 min delivery not only of books and electronics, but also of for example medicine may be at stake here.                                                http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/15/amazon-faa-rules-commercial-use-drones
 

FAA proposes new rules for UAVs/drones

FAA proposes new rules for UAVs/drones. New rules would make flying drones under 55lbs for business easier. Pilots to be 17 years or older, pass written aeronautics test and vetted by TSA, but no private pilots license needed. Speeds up to 100mph and heights below 500 feet are suggested. Also suggested are more flexible rules on micro-drones under 4.4lbs (2kg).          

 FAA press release: https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=18295
Also the FAA will invite public comments for a 60 day period once proposed rules are published in the federal register: http://www.regulations.gov

''Drone Shoot-Down'' Bill makes it out of state senate committee in Oklahoma

"Drone Shoot-Down" Bill makes it out of state senate committee in Oklahoma. The law would permit the shooting down of drones over private property. Next step would be a vote in the state senate. Will drone owners be liable if the shooter misses and the bullet returns close to its origin, damaging the land-owners property, or if another property is hit instead of the drone? Will drone owners be liable for damage that the shot/disabled/crashing drone may subsequently cause?http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/02/10/385239519/-drone-shoot-down-bill-advances-in-oklahoma

FAA grants 8 more exemptions for commercial drone use

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted 8 more permits for the use of commercial drones. It total it has now granted 24 such exemptions, out of a total 324 applications for permits. Many industry observers believe the restrictions cause the US to lose ground in a very fast growing high tech market, with loss of jobs and tax revenue. Australia, Germany and Canada have together granted hundreds of commercial drone use permits.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/03/us-usa-faa-drones-idUSKBN0L721Y20150203

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