by Greg McNeal | Mar 20, 2021 | Blog, Law and Public Policy
Do landowners have a reasonable expectation of privacy as against observations made by the government using drones at low altitudes? On March 18, 2021, an appeals court in Michigan concluded yes, finding “that persons have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their...
by Greg McNeal | Nov 21, 2020 | Blog, How To, Lifestyle
I’ve got a really good Zoom setup that I am 100% happy with. It is a bit pricier, but it is future proofed. There’s a cheaper way to do it, but you get what you pay for. I need a good setup because I teach on-line during COVID (and we have an MLS program...
by Greg McNeal | Nov 9, 2020 | Blog
I’m sorry. I’m not going to sign your open letter. I’m not going to sign your petition. I’m not going to join your group amicus brief. I’ve signed these things in the past, and unfortunately, they keep showing up. Here’s the truth, I’m just not that interested in...
by Greg McNeal | Oct 30, 2017 | Innovation, Law and Public Policy, Media Appearances
On the eleventh episode of the Free Lunch podcast, I partnered with Mercatus Senior Research Fellow Adam Thierer to chat about the law and policy frameworks impacting emerging technologies. Our talk explored the idea of permissionless innovation, collaborative...
by Greg McNeal | Oct 25, 2017 | Events & Keynotes, Law and Public Policy
On October 26, 2017 I will participate in and moderate a discussion at the Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2017. The plenary session will focus on the regulatory roadmap facing the drone industry in 2018 and beyond. Participants on the panel are: Gregory McNeal,...
by Greg McNeal | Oct 1, 2017 | Events & Keynotes, Law and Public Policy
Earlier this year I was appointed to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Remote ID Aviation Rulemaking Committee. This is my third Aviation Rulemaking Committee. From the FAA’s Announcement: Currently, there are no established requirements or voluntary...
by Greg McNeal | Sep 7, 2017 | Archive, Media Appearances
On September 6, 2017 I was quoted in a lengthy and well-researched article in American City & County Magazine. Here are some excerpts: The FAA’s regulations “focus exclusively on federal aviation safety concerns,” the NLC report notes. Among the rules, which are...
by Greg McNeal | Jul 19, 2017 | Events & Keynotes
On Wednesday, July 19th I participated in a briefing at the United States Senate regarding the legal framework applicable to drones. The participants in the briefing were: Nevada State Assemblyman Elliot Anderson Utah Senator Wayne Harper Pepperdine Professor and...
by Greg McNeal | May 31, 2017 | Events & Keynotes, Innovation, Start Ups
On May 31, 2017 I will be speaking at ReCode’s CodeCon. It’s a great event with amazing speakers including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, LA Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer, Senator Kamala Harris, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and Intel CEO Brian Krzanich....
by Greg McNeal | Feb 20, 2017 | Events & Keynotes
On March 3, 2017 I will be a panelist at the 2017 Stanford Technology Law Review symposium. The agenda appears below: Regulating Disruption: Responding to Emerging Technologies All events will be held at Stanford Law School Friday, March 3, 2017 8:30-9:00 AM –...
by Greg McNeal | Feb 3, 2017 | Events & Keynotes
On February 3, 2017 I will be delivering the keynote address at the Campbell Law Review Symposium. The symposium title is Flying Above The Law: Legal Issues Surrounding the Domestic Use of Drones. My remarks are entitled Drones and the Future of Aviation: Key Issues...
by Greg McNeal | Jan 19, 2017 | Events & Keynotes, Media Appearances
On Thursday, January 19, I appeared on a panel with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and others. The panel description is below: Keeping our cities safe and leveraging smart technologies go hand in hand. One such technology is the use of drones. Drones have the...
by Greg McNeal | Jan 2, 2017 | Events & Keynotes
At 2:15pm on January 6, 2017, I will be a panelist at the Consumer Electronics Show. The panel is entitled “Innovating to Address Drone Related Challenges.” Details are provided below: Safety and privacy are overarching considerations as drones are...
by Greg McNeal | Dec 9, 2016 | Media Appearances
On December 9, 2016 I appeared on Bloomberg Television to discuss the impact Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao might have on the drone industry. AirMap Co-Founder Greg McNeal discusses automation, air traffic control reform and Donald Trump’s choice...
by Greg McNeal | Nov 19, 2016 | Events & Keynotes, Law and Public Policy
On Saturday November 19, 2016 I will be participating in a panel at the National League of Cities City Summit. The panel is entitled “Cities and Drones: What City Leaders Need to Know about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.” Here is the panel description: The...
