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The U.S. is Losing the Economic Drone War

On November 22, 2016 By

Despite the FAA passing regulations that allow the use of drones for commercial purposes, these regulations do not allow Amazon to implement drones for delivery.  As told in a commercial by Jeremy Clarkson—former host of Top Gear—Amazon envisions a world in which […]

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Why the FAA failed to meet its deadline

On September 29, 2015 By

The FAA is not going to meet its deadline of September 30 for introducing legislation regarding commercial drone usage. This is particularly disappointing in light of the ongoing rapid adoption of drones, which has both shown a multitude of unexpected benefits as well as highlighted the need for regulation. But the silver lining, considering […]

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Commercial Drones in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Regulatory Incubator

On July 3, 2015 By

The Federal Aviation Administration made headlines last February when it proposed a new set of regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), popularly known as drones. Current FAA policy prohibits the commercial use of drones. Following significant criticism of the commercial UAS ban, Congress passed the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, instructing […]

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FAA’s Launches Proposed Rule for Commercial Drones

On March 24, 2015 By

On February 15, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a proposed rule to regulate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that seeks to bring the use of drones into the regulated environment of aviation. An aircraft qualifies as a UAS if it is less than 55 pounds, and travels less than 100 miles per […]

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Domestic Drones – An Industry Waiting in the Wings

On November 20, 2014 By

Drone technology has vast potential. Drones have already impacted recent wars, and their use in this arena continues to receive praise and criticism for both effectiveness and morality.  On the home front, drones could be utilized to accomplish many things more effectively and efficiently than current means; before long this will likely be a reality. […]

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Monday Morning JETLawg

On February 3, 2014 By

 

Surveillance:

Tech companies win the right to report government data requests (like national security letters) in greater detail. Rand Paul plans on taking his lawsuit against the NSA to the Supreme Court. [via The Hill] The NSA hires its first Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer. [via SANS; SC Magazine]

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