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“Registering unmanned aircraft will help build a
culture of accountability and responsibility,
especially with new users who have no experience
operating in the
U.S.
aviation system,” Foxx said.
“It will help protect public safety in
the air and on the ground.” Every
day, the FAA receives reports of potentially
unsafe UAS operations. Pilot sightings of UAS
doubled between 2014 and 2015. The reports
ranged from incidents at major sporting events
and flights near manned aircraft, to
interference with wildfire operations.
“These reports signal a troubling trend,” Huerta
said. “Registration will help make sure that
operators know the rules and remain accountable
to the public for flying their unmanned aircraft
responsibly.
When they don’t fly safely, they’ll know
there will be consequences.”
While the task force does its work, the FAA will
continue its aggressive education and outreach
efforts, including the “Know Before You Fly”
campaign and “No Drone Zone” initiatives with
the nation’s busiest airports. The agency also
will continue to take strong enforcement action
against egregious violators. At the same time,
it will continue working with stakeholders to
improve safety to ensure further integration and
innovation in this promising segment of
aviation. |
