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USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Mortimer Oct 8, 2012. 6 Replies

Is there any petitions for legislation going around to expand the rights for commercial use of UAVs?   I know the FAA is supposed to rule on this issue "soon" but sounds less then hopeful.  The US is…Continue

 

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Gary Mortimer replied to Brandon's discussion USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights
"Try RCAPA they actually sat on ARC 1.0"
Oct 8, 2012
Tom Ciesielka replied to Brandon's discussion USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights
"Another organization that is gaining momentum in Pennsylvania is The Cluster for Unmanned Vehicles and Robotics (CUVR).  This member supported grass roots organization promotes commercial uses of UAV's.  More information can be found…"
Oct 8, 2012
Phillip Jones replied to Brandon's discussion USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights
"The FAA has been pretty quiet so far, but what they have announced is good news. Police, Fire, and rescue can operate vehicles that weigh up to 25lbs with no special approvals or regulations. (this was originally 4.4lbs, but FAA increased the weight…"
Jul 13, 2012
Phillip Jones replied to Brandon's discussion USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights
"The best organization to get in touch with is the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).Especially look in the section under "Advocacy". They are a major political advocate for unmanned systems. "
Jul 13, 2012
Brandon replied to Brandon's discussion USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights
"My line of interest there is hundreds of millions of dollars in work and savings alone.  It is really a shame.  "
Jul 13, 2012
Jake Stew replied to Brandon's discussion USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights
"Everybody seems to have a wait and see attitude from what I've seen.  Only commercial interests seem to be pressing the issue with the gov. right now.  It's pretty likely that the rules will be written so that only major…"
Jul 13, 2012
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USA - Legislative Process for Commercial and Amateur UAV rights

Is there any petitions for legislation going around to expand the rights for commercial use of UAVs?   I know the FAA is supposed to rule on this issue "soon" but sounds less then hopeful.  The US is far behind every other country in letting the private sector use and develop this technology.  This technology will revolutionize countless industries.   Yet the US is sitting on its hands.  Of course the US probably has more active GOVT drones in the US sky then any other country.  Yet we can not…See More
Jul 13, 2012

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