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ARTICLE · 07 APRIL 2016

FAA Advisory Group Recommends Framework For Drone Flights Over People

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The FAA is expected to publish the final rule on small UAS this summer.

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Joel Roberson
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Christine Walz
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Joel Roberson and Chuck Tobin are Partners in Holland & Knight's Washington D.C. office
Christine Walz is an Associate in Holland & Knight's Washington D.C. office

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a report recommending a new regulatory framework for the flight of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, over people.
  • The report represents the consensus position of more than two dozen industry expert organizations – including a coalition of news companies that Holland & Knight represents – and specifically recommends that the FAA adopt a four-tier framework for UAS flights over people.
  • FAA plans to use this report to inform the development of a notice of proposed rulemaking expected by December 2016.

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