FAA Drone Regulations Affect Public Entities
The Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) recently enacted a new rule, 14 CFR Part 107,
governing non-recreational operation of small drone aircraft weighing less
than 55 pounds (www.faa.gov/uas/media/RIN_2120-AJ60_Clean_Signed.pdf).
Local governments may now conduct public drone operations under the rule
without first obtaining FAA certification. The new regulations establish
standards for who may fly small drone aircraft, how drones may be operated,
and how drones are to be registered and inspected to ensure safety.
In addition
to understanding how to comply with the FAA regulations, local governments
interested in drone operations should be aware of constitutional limitations
on drone use, privacy laws, zoning and land use concerns, and the
intersection between federal, state and local laws. Local
government organizations should continue to stay educated on federal and state
regulation of drone use and the proper procedures for conducting public drone
operations.
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Thanks, Julie. Here's a related article of interest.
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http://www.natlawreview.com/article/drone-regulations-federal-vs-state
Thanks for sharing!
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