drone law

M2 TechCast: Conquest Auto Sales, Cybersecurity Scares, LTU Updates, Drone Law News

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday Jan. 8 - our first show of 2018 - Social Media Expert Melih Oztalay from SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham will share details on a conquest sales tool that guarantees auto sales. Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon will scare us with the latest cyber threats. Lawrence Technological University Dean Of

By |2018-01-05T12:50:13-05:00January 5th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Great Lakes Drone Racing Cup Coming To Grand Rapids In July

ROYAL OAK - The Great Lakes Drone Racing Cup is the first large scale drone race in the Midwest that will be held at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids in July. Quadcopters will fly indoors at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. And Drone

By |2017-06-07T15:18:45-04:00June 7th, 2017|Drones, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast May 22 – Drone Racing Cup, WannaCry Ransomware, MTAM Volunteers, Women Tech Founder Panel

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday May 22, Drone law expert Enrico Schaefer talks about the Great Lakes Drone Racing Cup. Also he will explain show an attorney took the FAA to court on a registration rule for model aircraft and won. Nick Lumsden, vice president at Online Tech, breaks down what happened with

By |2017-05-21T16:41:19-04:00May 19th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

25,000 People Apply For Commercial Drone Pilot Licenses Since Aug. 29

ROYAL OAK - Since Aug. 29, when the Federal Aviation Administration created drone pilot licenses, some 25,000 people have applied, says Enrico Schaefer, founder of DroneLaw.Pro in Traverse City. The FAA had predicted some 600,000 would apply. The FAA also is reviewing regulations under part 107 that allow drone pilots to fly over people, something

By |2017-01-25T14:01:50-05:00January 25th, 2017|Drones, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Thinking Of Buying A Drone For Xmas? Listen To Drone Law Pro Schaefer Explain The FAA Rules

ROYAL OAK - Drone Law Pro Enrico Schaefer updates the M2 TechCast audience by discussing how a student in Philadelphia flying his drone nearly flew into the path of a police helicopter that was observing a Trump rally. The pilot was flying at night and beyond his line of sight - both against FAA rules.

By |2016-12-13T17:13:19-05:00December 13th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

On-Demand Webinar Overview – Part 107: What You Need to Know In FAA Part 107

TRAVERSE CITY - The implementation of Part 107 is just weeks away with an anticipated release date of August 29th.  Information on what to expect with this implementation is being shared by other professionals in the UAV field. Here are some of the highlights of an On-Demand webinar entitled “Part 107: What You Need to

By |2016-08-17T20:48:18-04:00August 17th, 2016|Drones|

FAA Fines Drone Operators And Pilots For Unlawful UAV Flights

TRAVERSE CITY - Wondering if the FAA will fine you if you fly your UAV / drone illegally, in violation of the regulations or without a Section 333? The answer is a resounding “YES.” While thousands of drone operators have received cease and desist letters for flying their drone reckless, without a Section 333 or

By |2016-06-10T08:16:21-04:00June 10th, 2016|Drones|

M2 TechCast April 18: Ransomeware Ramping Up, Merit’s 50th Anniversary, FAA Drone Update

FERNDALE - On M2 (Squared) TechCast Monday April 18, cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann will talk about the Panama Papers and how the hackers got them, and the growing threat from ransomeware. Also on the show will be Merit President Joe Sawasky who provide details of Merit's 50th birthday party in May. Dronelaw.Pro’s

By |2016-04-15T13:58:24-04:00April 15th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast Monday Feb. 22: Proposed US Cyberattacks On Iran, Mini-Drones Could Be Exempt From FAA Regs, Update On LTU Summer Science Camps

FERNDALE - We’ve got a really interesting show coming up Monday Feb. 22 on M2 TechCast. It features our monthly cybersecurity news with Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann, Enrico Schaefer’s Drone Law update, and a news announcement about Lawrence Tech’s Summer Science Camps for high school kids. From 3 to 3:30 pm - Richard and

By |2016-02-19T17:01:06-05:00February 19th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Field Preemption: FAA Regulations Trump State, Local Drone Laws

TRAVERSE CITY - Can states and local authorities regulate drones? In this episode of Drone Law Radio, Sarah Nillson and Enrico Schaefer discuss the FAA Fact Sheet on federal preemption, state and local drone laws, private property rights above the ground and other hot topics. Those topics include: The December 17, 2015 FAA Fact Sheet seeks

By |2016-02-06T17:58:45-05:00February 6th, 2016|Drones|