Be eager to stay up! US commercial drone ban or will be untied

October 10 News, according to foreign media reports, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will be released next month on the use of commercial unmanned aircraft policy guidance document. This may mark a loosening of the U.S. commercial drone ban in most areas.

Compared to many other countries, the United States has become more cautious and conservative in the direction of drone commercialization. For example, in the field of agricultural drones, the United States has lagged far behind many developed countries in an industry where economic contributions can reach billions of of billions of dollars. R.J Karney, an official at the U.S. Agricultural administration, said: "Compared to Japan and Australia, which started in the last century of the 80, the United States has lagged far behind on the stage of farm drones and we need to step up catch-up." This is not just a potential customer for farm drones, but also a manufacturer of farm drones. ”

Where's the drone?

The drones have been heavily used by the U.S. military to conduct patrols and surveillance missions across the border and in key areas of the United States. In addition, drones are allowed to be used for environmental monitoring and scientific research, and very small drones can also be used as an amateur sport hobby. But it is still a blank in the business world unless it is granted special permission.

A study by the International Association of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV) shows that in the first decade of the commercialization of drones, the industry will bring 82 billion of billions of dollars in economic benefits, while agricultural drones create 75 billion of billions of dollars in economic benefits. Chris D ' Couto, President and CEO of Neah Power Bae, said without a taboo that "the economic benefits of UAVs are so significant." "The company has worked with an unmanned aerial vehicle company to develop a new fuel cell that can extend the drone's flight time from the traditional two hours to eight hours," he said. "Our current experience shows that even developing countries are more receptive to drones than the US," Chris D ' Couto added.

The Federal Aviation Administration's dilemma

The FAA's concerns are mainly two: security and privacy issues. The FAA is concerned that drones may cause damage to residents when they take off and land, and that the use of drones can also cause privacy problems.

Michel Huerta, head of the Federal Aviation Administration in January this year, has told the Senate that it wants to discuss the use of commercial drones and legislate as soon as possible. "Even today, we still don't have a full and complete understanding of the future of UAV business, which is a real opportunity and challenge," he said. ”

Chris D ' Couto, president of Neah Power Bae, says farm drones are the most appropriate pilot area: "It is vital to address security and privacy concerns, and farms often have large open spaces, and I think that using drones in places like that can minimise security concerns." ”

Peter Schmitz, CEO of Aon disorientated FX, says his company provides commercial insurance for drones, and that the safety issues posed by the commercialization of drones should not be overlooked. "Drones are always likely to fall into the hands of some people who are in trouble, which is why the government is so cautious on this issue." But he also said that as long as detailed and strict use of norms, such as flight altitude restrictions, the commercial future of the UAV is still bright.

Who else is waiting?

Not only are the farmers waiting, but the tech giants like Google and Amazon are also eyeing the opening of commercial drones. Now the two companies are developing systems based on drones, and Google's products are even listed in Australia. In addition to television studios and television stations, the Federal Aviation Administration last month approved applications from six companies allowing them to use unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with cameras in the prescribed film and television channels.

(Responsible editor: Lvguang)