by Charlie Leocha | Dec 11, 2020
UASs need airspace rules to grow by so that systems can be developed Not having airspace rules to grow by is hurting the aviation industry. Airports in London were faced with rogue drones buzzing the runways. Two of the largest airports in Europe ended up closing...
by Charlie Leocha | May 3, 2019
Senators Markey and Thune call on the FAA to initiate remote ID systems for drones Since 2012 Travelers United has been working with Congress, industry, and the FAA to try and get the formulation of a Unmanned Aerial Systems Future Advisory Board. In our materials...
by Charlie Leocha | Mar 21, 2018
Drones are here with no overall drone policy. America needs an overall drone policy. This week, headlines proclaimed amazing growth in the drone industry in the US. Data published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) claims a jump of more than 110,000...
by Charlie Leocha | Nov 30, 2017
UASs need new rules so that systems can be developed The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing about creating a framework for the deployment and development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones. Unfortunately, the...
by Charlie Leocha | May 23, 2017
US government needs drone planning A recent ruling by US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is dangerous and may set back deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles and drone planning. The judge ruled in a case regarding registration of drones that...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 25, 2016
What happens in Washington, DC, makes a giant difference to travelers. Everything from the taxes they pay on airline tickets, fees for customs and border protection, money for TSA inspections, and charges to take off and land at airports, all are decided in...
