What Happened
Federal Rules Evolve As Drones Take On Bigger Airspace Role
As drones become more prevalent in the airspace, the rules surrounding them are becoming more complicated. Attorney Katie Inman discussed the factors driving the push for new regulations, including executive orders and national security concerns, on an episode of Federal News Network’s The Federal Drive. The conversation covered the roles of the FAA and FCC in drone regulation, as well as the proposed rule stemming from the 2016 FAA Extension Safety and Security Act. The episode provides insight into the current state of drone regulations and where companies should focus compliance and development efforts. This was reported by Holland & Knight.