Listened to the internet broadcast of the US house transportation and infrastructure committee discussion today regarding counter UAS strategies and challenges.. many in attendance were from DHS, DOD, and other law enforcement and security agencies . you could tell no one was invited to speak for recreational model aircraft operators as they pretty much all agreed to repeal and throw the special rule for model aircraft in section 336.. under the bus..
Also, no further relaxing of commercial UAS rules can occur without remote ID tech on all UAS.. I expect that legislators will push for all model aircraft and drones over 250 grams to be equipped with remote ID tech.. unless some other small unmanned aircraft distinction or category based on weight or capability is carved out.. the AMA and many traditional RC aircraft and recreational drone operators are not going to be happy with the results from this congressional hearing.. oh well..
Sound does not start till around 25 minutes into it, not sure why this happened but just start watching around there.
Also, no further relaxing of commercial UAS rules can occur without remote ID tech on all UAS.. I expect that legislators will push for all model aircraft and drones over 250 grams to be equipped with remote ID tech.. unless some other small unmanned aircraft distinction or category based on weight or capability is carved out.. the AMA and many traditional RC aircraft and recreational drone operators are not going to be happy with the results from this congressional hearing.. oh well..
Sound does not start till around 25 minutes into it, not sure why this happened but just start watching around there.
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