The FAA’s proposed Remote ID and Tracking rules for UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) will make some significant changes to the drone world, and to our national airspace. As the proposed rule stands, any operator of a UAS would be identified by position of the drone and the position of the operator/remote control. Aside from beingContinue reading “The FAA’s Invitation to Anti-Drone Luddites”
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Evaluating the Remote ID Proposal: Stakeholders & Interests
Before evaluating the FAA’s proposed rules for Remote ID (& Tracking), FAA docket number 2020-1100, we must consider the stakeholders, their interests, and their influence. Some of the stakeholders were represented in the 2017 FAA Aviation Rule-making Committee (ARC) for Remote ID and Tracking (of UAS). They were law enforcement, national security, large corporations, commercialContinue reading “Evaluating the Remote ID Proposal: Stakeholders & Interests”
Better Remote ID for UAS Traffic Management (UTM)?
A sensible plan for remote identification of drones would be based on the following criteria: Allow implementation on current ‘legacy’ drones Require a firmware upgrade, at most Function in areas with limited or no internet or wireless services Provide a UUID (Unique UAS ID) Not interfere with existing ATC or communications systems Protect the securityContinue reading “Better Remote ID for UAS Traffic Management (UTM)?”
A Brave New Drone World 