Earlier this week 3D Robotic's Colin Guinn testified to congress why the FAA should integrate and allow usage of small drones. The basis of Colin Guinn's testimony was that the small drones don't pose a serious public safety hazard. By opening the airspace to the drones that are weighing under 2 kg could open endless commercial applications and bring untold benefits to the economy. Not only would this be opening the door to drone pilots, but also allow the FAA to gain access to thousands of hours of flight data, helping better determine the integration of larger drones. During the hearing a Bebop drone was also safely flown around, possibly a first for capital hill?
Even with all the positive potential for drones, they still remain in a legal limbo. Currently the use of drones for hobbyists are available with no permit required, but to use them for non- recreational purposes authorization from the FAA is required. This has caused some U.S. companies to move jobs over seas, to countries that have already developed necessary rules. Currently the FAA states that the agency's main focus is to get it right, and have no date to share on when the regulatory work may be finished.
To see all of Colin Guinn's testimony follow this
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