Drone Regulations in U.S. Withstand a Hobbyist's Legal Challenge
- Craft operator had argued U.S. agency exceeded its authority
- Ruling sets stage for government to expand drone commerce
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The U.S. government’s ability to police hobbyist drone use was upheld by an appellate court Friday in a ruling that helps set the stage for a series of new restrictions and requirements aviation regulators hope to enact soon.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Friday rejected arguments by drone hobbyist John Taylor, who last year had successfully overturned the Federal Aviation Administration’s system for registering unmanned aircraft.