FAA drone approvals News

Insurers Warned to ‘Think Before You Snap’ as Florida Drone Privacy Law Takes Flight

The new Florida drone privacy law could have some unintended consequences for insurers looking to use or insure unmanned aircraft systems (UAM) technology. The Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (FUSA), which took effect in Florida July 1, prohibits a person, …

FAA Approving 250 Drone Permits a Month Without Final Rules

The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing permits for the commercial use of drones at a rate of about 250 a month as it tries to meet the growing demand for unmanned aircraft while it develops rules for their use. Through …

Alabama College Receives FAA Approval to Offer Drone Courses

Alabama’s Auburn University aviation center plans to offer courses about how to fly drones. The school said last week it has received federal approval to operate a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School as part of its aviation center. Auburn …

Insurers AIG, USAA Receive OK to Test Use of Drones

Two more insurers have received approval to test the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for their business. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved requests from USAA and American International Group (AIG). State Farm said last month …