The National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 became law on 12/23/2024. It says a lot, but I’m going to focus only on the important portions for drones. Summary DJI and Autel drones could be added to the covered list by a national security agency determination. If nothing is done, ALL of them shall be added […]
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Update: This has been flopping back and forth. Currently, there is an injunction. On 12/26, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the trial courts nationwide preliminary injunction. It was originally declared unconstitutional and an injunction was issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, but then on 12/23/24, the […]
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When people start their businesses, they ask me the following questions: Should I set up an LLC? What type of business entity structure should I set up? What about taxes? Will an LLC provide me protection if I am flying? You need to understand that there are two issues ALWAYS in play here: liability and […]
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Trying to figure out what is going on in the sky? Think it is a drone? Trying to figure out if you should be alarmed or not? I’ll explain to you how to go about handling it based on my years of experience as an FAA-certified commercial pilot, flight instructor, and practicing drone attorney with […]
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On 10/18/24, DJI filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, Lloyd Austin, and Laura Taylor-Kale. Here is a copy of the complaint.DJI_DC_Circuit_Complaint_1729453333 It alleges four violations of the Administrative Procedures Act and asks the following relief: A. Declaring that Defendants’ designation is null, void, and with no force and effect; B. Declaring that […]
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