Issuing the small unmanned aircraft systems rule wasn’t the only major moment of the year for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. In September, less than a month after releasing Part 107, the FAA announced the members of the first-of-its-kind Drone Advisory Committee. Roughly 400 organizations expressed interest in becoming part of the DAC, a group the FAA hopes can create a safe and effective regulatory framework for the UAS industry.The group is led by Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel. “Drones will be one of the great computing platforms of the future,” he said. “I look forward to promoting innovation in drone technology that will improve people’s lives while spurring economic growth.”The FAA said its members represent a wide array of stakeholders, including UAS manufacturers, operators, manned aviation groups, labor organizations, radio and navigation equipment manufacturers, airport operators and state and local officials.Three times a year, the committee will meet to discuss key issues and challenges in the national airspace. Subcommittees that form from the main group will help the FAA prioritize its activities, including the development of future regulations and policies. In total, the DAC consists of 34 members.

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