dronerdave
Well-Known Member
Letter sent back to me. Interesting. (probably the same letter going out to all who contacted her)
Dear Dave :
Thank you for writing to share your thoughts regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) regulation of drones. I appreciate hearing from you, and I welcome the opportunity to respond.
In recent years, drones have emerged as a transformative new technology that are present in our communities in a way that manned aircrafts never could be. Drones create new opportunities for commerce, recreation, and business efficiency, but also new challenges for safety, privacy, and security.
I understand you support Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95 ), which prevents FAA regulation of certain aircraft operations by instituting a Special Rule for Model Aircraft . Under this provision, recreational drone users may operate under the rules of the Academy of Model Aeronautics or any other “community based organization,” whether or not the user is a member of that association, and not under rules of the FAA .
One effect of Section 336 is to draw a bright line between commercial and recreational operations. While there are important differences between these types of operation, there are also circumstances where generally applicable rules are appropriate. In my view, it is important to ensure that FAA will have the authority it needs to maintain the safety of the national airspace, including, for example, through generally applicable registration requirements and remote identification standards. At the same time, I recognize the interest of some to continue safely operating model aircraft s as a hobby without interruption.
Please know I have made careful note of your views regarding the Special Rule for Model Aircraft and I will be sure to keep them in mind should related legislation be considered by the Senate.
Once again, thank you for writing. Should you have any other questions or comments, please call my Washington , D.C. , office at (202) 224-3841 or visit my website at feinstein .senate.gov . You can also follow me online at YouTube , Facebook , and Twitter , and you can sign up for my email newsletter at feinstein.senate.gov/newsletter .
Best regards.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
Dear Dave :
Thank you for writing to share your thoughts regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) regulation of drones. I appreciate hearing from you, and I welcome the opportunity to respond.
In recent years, drones have emerged as a transformative new technology that are present in our communities in a way that manned aircrafts never could be. Drones create new opportunities for commerce, recreation, and business efficiency, but also new challenges for safety, privacy, and security.
I understand you support Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95 ), which prevents FAA regulation of certain aircraft operations by instituting a Special Rule for Model Aircraft . Under this provision, recreational drone users may operate under the rules of the Academy of Model Aeronautics or any other “community based organization,” whether or not the user is a member of that association, and not under rules of the FAA .
One effect of Section 336 is to draw a bright line between commercial and recreational operations. While there are important differences between these types of operation, there are also circumstances where generally applicable rules are appropriate. In my view, it is important to ensure that FAA will have the authority it needs to maintain the safety of the national airspace, including, for example, through generally applicable registration requirements and remote identification standards. At the same time, I recognize the interest of some to continue safely operating model aircraft s as a hobby without interruption.
Please know I have made careful note of your views regarding the Special Rule for Model Aircraft and I will be sure to keep them in mind should related legislation be considered by the Senate.
Once again, thank you for writing. Should you have any other questions or comments, please call my Washington , D.C. , office at (202) 224-3841 or visit my website at feinstein .senate.gov . You can also follow me online at YouTube , Facebook , and Twitter , and you can sign up for my email newsletter at feinstein.senate.gov/newsletter .
Best regards.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator