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Top 10 Myths about Drones

June 24, 2016
Unmanned Aircraft Systems are a fast growing field, but there's plenty of misinformation around.  Here are our response to the most common drone myths.   1. A Model Aircraft is not a Drone or Unmanned Aircraft Congress legally defined a model aircraft as a type of Unmanned Aircraft...

Introduction to the new Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule (Part 107)

June 22, 2016
Introduction to the new Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule (Part 107) The new Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule is primarily focused around two parts: small UAS Operating Rules (Part 107 – Subpart B), and the introduction of a remote pilot certificate and a small UAS rating (Part 107 – Subpart C...

Visit to the Capitol

June 20, 2016
MESA Lab and Center of Excellence visit the capitol to demonstrate and talk about drone safety. Undergraduate Lab Manager of MESA, Lexus Garcia, features in an article from the Sacramento Bee.   Drones fly at California Capitol to fight for rules 'that work' http://www.sacbee.com/...

Don't Be This Guy

June 13, 2016
Minnesota Man Faces $55k fine from FAA for flying drone http://dailysignal.com/2016/06/12/he-flew-a-drone-to-take-photos-for-a-friend-now-hes-facing-55k-in-government-fines/   Q & A Regarding The Article: Q: He was a hobbiest, why is he being charged $55K? A: Although he was a...

UC Merced Draft Policy on UAS

May 13, 2016
UC Merced is proposing a new policy on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Model Aircrafts.  The policy applies to UC Merced faculty and staff members, students and non-affiliates, including third-party contractors and hobbyists operating or planning to operate UAS or model aircrafts for any...

UAS Activity Authorization Cheat Sheet

May 7, 2016
Confused over what authorization you need to fly a drone in the UC system? The Center of Excellence on Unmanned Aircraft System Safety has published the first Campus UAS Activity Authorization Cheat Sheet.   This living document lists which authorizations are needed for some of the most...

New FAA Policy on Educational Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

May 6, 2016
The FAA issued a major announcement on May 4, 2016, regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, for educational institutions.  The full announcement can be found here. In summary, under certain conditions, students of educational institutions may use the rules for...

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