Virginia Trunkes | Robinson and Cole As was recently reported in Robinson+Cole’s Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued two Final Rules for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), i.e., drones: (1) requiring Remote Identification (Remote ID Rule), and (2) authorizing small UAS (weighing less than 55 pounds) to fly over people and at… Continue reading New FAA Drone Rules Clear the Path for Use in Development and Construction
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Drone Operation in a Construction Zone
Mark R. Berry and Freddy X. Muñoz | Peckar & Abramson The potential uses of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the construction industry continue to expand as new technologies enter the market and construction companies realize UAS can perform unique tasks at tremendous cost savings. The full technological capabilities of UAS are, however, limited by… Continue reading Drone Operation in a Construction Zone
Balancing New Technology and Privacy When Using Drones in Land Use and Construction
Virginia Trunkes | Construction Law Zone The mixture of sheltering-in-place, warm weather, and increasing drone usage creates a combustible situation – literally. Drone shootings are on the rise as property owners seek to combat perceived trespass, nuisance and invasions of privacy. These were some of the legal issues discussed during a webinar presented by the American Bar Association’s Section… Continue reading Balancing New Technology and Privacy When Using Drones in Land Use and Construction
Time to Reconsider Permitting Use of Drones for Development and Construction in Dense Urban Areas?
Virginia Trunkes | Construction Law Zone COVID-19’s severe impact on some major metropolitan areas has been attributed to their density, infrastructure and inherent difficulty with “social distancing.” This same challenge with social distancing has led to either mandatory or pressured shutdowns of construction projects throughout many states and metropolitan areas. Meanwhile, and particularly during the… Continue reading Time to Reconsider Permitting Use of Drones for Development and Construction in Dense Urban Areas?