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As of December 2020, the FAA requires all commercial UAS operators to obtain a remote pilot license under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.To qualify for a Part 107 UAS license, an applicant must be over 16 years of age, demonstrate proficiency in the English language, have the physical and mental capacity to operate a UAS safely, pass a written exam of aeronautical knowledge, and ...
“The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said in a news release.
Officials in Suffolk County, N.Y., are holding a press briefing to remind people to follow the rules and avoid restricted airspace when flying drones. Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr ...
Drones generally can't be shot down or captured, for both legal and safety reasons, according to the DHS: "Shooting down a drone can pose safety risks to people and property on the ground.
In Singapore, laws were passed in Parliament in May 2015 to allay concerns over safety, security and privacy surrounding unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). [43] The Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety and Security) Bill outlines regulations for the safe flying of drones and enforcement action against errant users.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, drones made medical deliveries of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests in the United States [14], Israel, [15] and Ghana. [16] [17] In partnership with the Ghana Ministry of Health, Zipline drones delivered thousands of COVID-19 vaccine vials in Ghana during 2020 and 2021.
Since November, the FBI has received tips involving over 5,000 reported drone sightings, resulting in mounting anxiety among residents spotting what they believe to be Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the United States is an ongoing mass immunization campaign for the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first granted emergency use authorization to the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine on December 10, 2020, [7] and mass vaccinations began four days later.