In the event that a personal drone injures an individual, the operator may be liable. It’s not that different from other products, and therefore there may be a strong claim made against the operator’s homeowners insurance policy. However, coverage for drone-related injuries depends on the policy’s specific language. The owner of the drone may also [...]
Yes.. STARTING DECEMBER 21, the FAA wants you to register your drone. If it weighs more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds, you’re legally required to tell the country about it. The FAA says this is being done in the name of safety, and that consumers have until February 19 to register. The system, [...]
No. FAA guidance says that model aircraft flights should be flown a sufficient distance from populated areas. Air Shows and Sporting Events For aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations and major sporting events, 14 CFR 91.145 gives the FAA authority to establish Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) to protect persons or property on the [...]
No, but your aircraft must be registered if it weighs more than 0.55 lbs. FAA guidance also says that model aircraft should be flown a sufficient distance from populated areas and full scale aircraft, should be kept within visual line of sight of the operator, should weigh under 55 lbs. unless certified by an aeromodeling [...]
This interim final rule (IFR) provides an alternative process that small unmanned aircraft owners may use to comply with the statutory requirements for aircraft operations. As provided in the clarification of these statutory requirements and request for further information issued October 19, 2015, 49 U.S.C. 44102 requires aircraft to be registered prior to operation. See [...]
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — City Council here is set to vote on a proposal, what could be the first law of its kind in California. The proposed ordinance bans the flying of "unmanned aircraft that can fly under the control of a remote pilot or by a geographic positions system (GPS) guided autopilot mechanism" up [...]
