In a recent July newsletter, Belle Plaine Mayor Dave Fish addressed the growing concerns regarding drone-related issues within the city. The mayor’s statement shed light… Read More »Belle Plaine Mayor Addresses Drone Problems and City Strategy in July Newsletter
Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa House has passed Iowa Bill HF572, which prohibits the use of remotely piloted aircraft or drones flying over or… Read More »Iowa Drone Bill Passes in Iowa House.
The city council of Belle Plain, Iowa on Wednesday, March 1st held a council meeting discussing numerous issues including a segment regarding the use of… Read More »Belle Plaine city council discusses drone ordinance.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued new regulations that require remote identification (Remote ID) for most drones in the United States. This new regulation,… Read More »New FAA Regulations to Require Remote Identification for Drones
A federal judge, Robert Pitman, has declared a Texas drone law, known as Chapter 423 of the Texas Government Code, unconstitutional for violating the First… Read More »Texas law struck down in federal court
In complete contrast to the proposed Iowa legislation, Mississippi has just passed a very well-written bill, Senate Bill 1246 “Uncrewed Aircraft Systems’ Rights and Authorities… Read More »Mississippi’s new law: a model for Iowa’s lawmakers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed in an email on March 6, 2023 that it alone has the responsibility to regulate airspace. The FAA is… Read More »FAA Confirms Exclusive Responsibility for Airspace
It may be common sense to most, but after hearing Iowa lawmakers suggest adding language to the proposed Iowa drone bill allowing homeowners to shoot… Read More »FAA: Illegal to Shoot at an Aircraft
March 2nd, 2023 Des Moines, Iowa – A bill that would restrict the use of drones in Iowa has passed a committee and is now… Read More »Iowa House and Senate pass committee and are scheduled for the floor.
An Iowa House bill that is meant to curtail the aerial surveillance of livestock facilities in the state might have damaging implications for businesses that use drones to conduct land surveys, advertise agricultural real estate and evaluate storm damage, among other purposes, according to some of those business owners.