Amid rapid expansion in both commercial and recreational drone operations, a new publication from Thomson Reuters examines the range of legal issues surrounding unmanned aerial systems. Drone Law offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage and analysis of federal statutes and regulations; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines; and state and local laws. “Drones are becoming integral parts of …
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Drone Restrictions Supported by a Majority of Americans, says FindLaw Survey
EAGAN, Minn. – The first drone delivery of a package that was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration recently took place. But an overwhelming majority of Americans say they support restrictions on the use of drones as they become more commonplace, according to a new survey by FindLaw.com, the most popular legal information website. The …
Wait, What? Episode 9: Grandma’s going to be a “pig woman”
In this episode of “Wait, What?” the guys discuss the impact technology has on medicine and medical procedures. Jason starts off the talk by discussing his grandmother’s heart surgery, using a pig valve. This sparks a discussion about the advent of drones as a first responders and whether or not it is actually feasible. The guys then talk about their comfort level …
Is there an issue using drones in sports?
We wrote about drones (or, if you prefer, unmanned aircraft systems or UAS) a few weeks ago. And in line with this week’s Wait, What? Podcast, which focuses on sports technology, we decided to delve deeper into the subject matter by looking at how drones are used in sports. In professional sports, drones have been …
Drones: The future is up in the air
From farm fields in Nebraska to battlefields in Afghanistan, and from personal use to commercial, drones seem to be flying into controversy. Today, unmanned aircraft are flying in the National Airspace System (NAS) under very controlled conditions, performing border and port surveillance by the Department of Homeland Security, helping with scientific research and environmental monitoring …
Wait, What? Episode 2: Welcoming our robot overlords
In the latest episode of Wait, What?, we focus on the use of drone technology and artificial intelligence. In the first part of the show, the guys mull over the different uses of drones, briefly discussing the commercial uses of drone technology and what the benefits and drawbacks are of this technology. The discussion also touches on the privacy …
Drones and the law
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, have been a hotly debated topic in the political arena leading to proposed or enacted legislation in 43 states, according to WestlawNext. The data highlights the wide variation in legislation across the states as elected officials look to define what a drone is, who can and cannot operate or use …
