AeroJ, not sure if you read the same thing I did but that word “retroactive” used by FCC sure says to me that we (current fleet DJI users) could very likely be grounded. While FAA controls the air, the FCC controls the airwaves.
The vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) led by Chris Frivel (The Drone Geek) is related to changes in the regulation of frequency use for drones and other technologies. These changes could significantly affect the operation of...
Currently the FCC is composed of 3 commissioners instead of the usual 5.
Two are Republicans, one is Democrat.
Normally it's 3 to 2 depending on which party is in the WH.
One party is demonstrably worse on most issues but for drones, both...
Not sure the FAA's power yet extends to Emperor stylee red lightning does it ?!
This can't be read as a positive move by any light, but at least it doesn't yet stop you flying your drones.
Chris - I respect your business model and your selling points for NDAA-compliant drones. But I have to take issue with one of the last statements in your piece: "The NDAA has not created a drought of drone technology; it has sparked a boom in...