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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2018 Contact: Jenny Rosenberg jtr@droneinnovation.org Washington D.C. — The Alliance for Drone Innovation congratulated and thanked the House and Senate today after final passage of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, which provides funding for the FAA for five years and takes important steps to further integrate unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system. Alliance for Drone Innovation Congratulates Winners of US DOT Drone Integration Pilot Program5/9/2018
IPP Opens New Avenues For Testing Benefits From Drones
Washington, DC – May 9, 2018 – The Alliance for Drone Innovation (ADI) (droneinnovation.org), a new policy-oriented coalition of manufacturers, suppliers, and software developers of personal and professional drones, congratulates the 10 applicants chosen for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Integration Pilot Program (IPP), which will explore new ways for drones to be safely regulated and integrated into the national airspace system in a variety of settings and jurisdictions. Alliance for Drone Innovation Statement on House Passage of The FAA Reauthorization Act of 20184/29/2018
Today, the Alliance for Drone Innovation (ADI) Executive Director Jenny Rosenberg issued the following statement on H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, after the House of Representatives approved the bill on Friday, April 27, by a vote of 398-13.
“With the passage of H.R. 4, the House of Representatives is standing firmly behind innovation in aviation and the future of unmanned flight. We are grateful to Chairman Shuster and Reps. Sanford and Davis for shepherding language that promotes aviation safety among recreational drone users while allowing for continued growth in this exciting sector. We look forward to working with leaders of both parties in the Senate to ensure adoption of this important provision.” New Group to Harness Broad Stakeholder Support for Safety, Innovation, and Expansion of the Drone Economy The Alliance for Drone Innovation (ADI) (droneinnovation.org), a new policy-oriented coalition of manufacturers, suppliers, and software developers of personal and professional drones, has commenced operations to represent the interests of individuals, businesses, governments, scientists, academics and others who fly unmanned aircraft in the United States. Jenny Rosenberg, former Department of Transportation Acting Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, serves as the group’s Executive Director.
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