Drone Regulations Archives

Chinese Drone Pilots Have To Register With The Government

by Thomas Heremans | Jun 4, 2017 | Drone Regulations

Since May 18, 2017 drone operators in China have had to register with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The decision was taken following a number of incidents near Chinese airports causing serious flight disruptions. Any drone heavier than 0.55 pounds...

Hobby Drone Pilots No Longer Need to Register With FAA, Court Rules

by Thomas Heremans | May 25, 2017 | Drone Regulations

U.S. recreational drones no longer need to register with the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority), the Court of Appeals ruled. The FAA’s legislation requiring hobby drone pilots to register their personal aircraft has been declared unlawful by the Court of Appeals for...

EASA Proposes New Regulations For Small Drones in Europe

by Thomas Heremans | May 14, 2017 | Drone Regulations

The European Aviation Safety Association (EASA) has advanced a new set of regulations for small drones flying over European territory. EASA proposal, released on May 5, 2017, has a clear objective: offering a unifying framework to safely operate drones in Europe while...