Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has asked stakeholders for comments due today on its proposed framework for regulating drones. The Computer & Communications Industry Association filed comments, noting its members were especially interested in the cost savings of deliveries and said rules should be able to protect sensitive sites from any nefarious drones, while allowing a promising new technology to thrive. CCIA also said that it would be important that any federal rules preempt state rules to avoid contradictory regulations.
The following quote may be attributed to CCIA’s Vice President and Head of U.S. Policy Brian McMillan:
“We appreciate the FAA’s work toward a federal framework for regulating drones. A unified federal policy that preempts state drone regulations would bring more certainty to an emerging industry and help bring down delivery costs for consumers and businesses.”
