Speaker Spotlight: Lisa Ellman, "Drone Fever: UAS Issues for Media Production"

REGISTER TODAY The National Drone Show, co-located with Government Video Expo, is less two months away! Don't miss your chance to get hands on with new technology and network with amazing industry leaders at this year's show! Sign up today and register for FREE! This year we are joined by Lisa Ellman, a partner in the Washington-based law firm of Hogan Lovells, who is recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on drones and law. She will speak about the legal implications of the use of unmanned aerial systems in media production and we couldn't be more excited to have her participate in our 2016 event! In advance of her talk at The National Drone Show, "Drone Fever: UAS Issues for Media Production," TV Technology recently spoke with Ellman about the regulations that are still being developed around this emerging technology. Read more as we discuss getting legal with drones See below for our detailed Q+A and be sure to register online today! A conversation with Lisa Ellman, legal expert on the commercial use of UAS NATIONAL DRONE SHOW: What are some potential drone policy topics you will be speaking about? LISA ELLMAN: I'll be discussing "Polivation," a term I've coined for the process of connecting innovators with policymakers to more quickly bring about the benefits of drones in a safe, secure way that gains the public's trust. I'll also talk about the Commercial Drone Alliance, a non-profit a colleague and I started with other industry players to more quickly bring drone issues from industry and small business to the attention of policymakers in Washington. Also on the agenda will be an examination of the general benefits of commercial drones for various businesses that are paving the way for broader UAS airspace integration. NDS: Drawing from your expertise, what areas within the use of drones for private and commercial purposes need to be addressed by regulators? What areas do not need be addressed? LE: Challenges and government-imposed roadblocks remain to be cleared before the full integration of UAS into our National Airspace. Congress can play an important role in clearing these roadblocks, whether through next year's FAA re-authorization process or by other means. The following items are critical if we expect to keep America competitive in the global UAS industry: Waiver Process. It is critical that the process for obtaining waivers under Part 107 is streamlined, clear and expeditious. The Part 107 waiver itself must also provide meaningful relief for companies operating UAS in the real world. Additional Rulemakings. We need additional rules that broadly authorize safe flights above people, beyond visual line of sight and at night—and we need to see these rules developed quickly. Enhanced Government-Industry Collaboration. Innovators and policymakers must work more closely together—a process I have called "polivation"—to benefit everyone. Whole-of-Government Approach to Integration. We must support a "whole-of-government" approach to enable the broader infrastructure for this industry to succeed. This includes support for the efforts of NASA, FCC and others. Industry Diversity. Finally, Congress must continue to support Small Business Administration programs that assist women and minority-owned small businesses. Two colleagues and I recently founded the Women of Commercial Drones organization to bring gender diversity to the growing UAS industry. Continued support for programs like these is critical. To read the full interview, click here

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