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.ACLU Opposition to S. 2836 — "The Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018: Countering Malicious #Drones" aclu.org/letter/aclu-op…

.DJI updates & vastly improves its GEO system for #drone flights near airports & severs ties w/AirMap, the leading proponent of a chaotic, unsafe (but profitable) "patchwork" of state/local drone laws. Will use PrecisionHawk geospatial data now. bit.ly/2SdMg4Z

New NOTAMs — FAA Restricts #Drones Operating Near DOD, DOE, USN and USCG Facilities and Mobile Assets — faa.gov/news/updates/?…

.Brian Wynne & Gary Shapiro pen this piece on the ULC’s “Tort Law Relating to Drones Act,” and its proposal to create utter chaos w/in the 1st 200’ of airspace, where most #drones operate: j.mp/2CHeGPC. (NB: The Committee’s “Reporter” (drafter) is AirMap’s co-founder.)

How about some regular people who are recreational model aircraft operators, or who are Part 107 pilots? Neither type of person is represented in the DAC membership now. FAA Seeks New #Drone Advisory Group Members: faa.gov/news/updates/?… #drones

All of the relevant information regarding applying for #Drone Advisory Committee membership can be found in the Federal Register publication here: govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR… #drones

The “Qualifications” requirement for membership ignores entirely the consideration of those who actually fly #drones, and is therefore utter bullshit. How about trying to be considered under the “rare circumstances” provision, which should not be “rare” at all. (SMH)

U.S. proposes to allow expanded #drones operation at night, over people — reuters.com/article/us-usa…

More details provided, than in the earlier Reuter’s article — bloomberg.com/news/articles/… #drones

If the allegations are true, Vigilant Drone Defense not only violated 18 USC 32, but also violated The Communications Act of 1934 and FCC regulations. It could face hefty fines, equipment seizures & imprisonment. Miami PD FCC The FAA ✈️ #drones wsvn.com/news/investiga…

*Marketing* jamming devices is also illegal, which Vigilant Drone Defense is clearly doing. And the *only* exception to the prohibition of *use* of a jamming device is authorized official use by the U.S. Federal Government. Miami PD FCC The FAA ✈️ #drones

A company known as “Rational Point” boasts of having partnered with Vigilant to intercept 61 #drones. The FCC fine is up to $16,000 for each jammer use, and as much as $112,500 for a single use (in addition to equipment seizure and possible imprisonment). Miami PD FCC The FAA ✈️.

Notice to be published in the Federal Register tomorrow, May 17, 2019 — “Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft” s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspect… #drone #drones