The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently updated its policy statement related to the law considerations applicable to state and local regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The original policy, issued back in 2015, was designed to control the escalating surge of state UAS regulations. In its latest effort, the FAA has demonstrated that federal preemption…
The aviation industry is on the brink of a significant transformation. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), an umbrella term for a next-generation air transportation method for both people and cargo, is in the spotlight as it promises a sustainable way forward in the field. This new tech-driven leap is powered by emerging, innovative technologies. This article…
In a recent development, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) released an updated Fact Sheet elucidating its viewpoint on the powers of state and local governments when it comes to regulating drone activities. This revised stance marks a crucial change in the role that different levels of governments play in drone regulation, addressing particularly the FAA’s…