Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The unthinkable is happening! Apparently the FAA is getting an enforcement arm, specifically tasked with finding violators of drone regulations. Say it ain't so! Ryan Latourette and legendary UAS expert Douglas Spotted Eagle joins Ken in a most important discussion about what's in store for our beloved hobby for 2026.
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Links to stuff in this video:
Ryan LaTourette Legal Fund:
freefunder.com/campaign/mcdo-legal-fund
Ryan Email: latourette@comcast.net
Douglas Spotted Eagle at SMG:
sundancemediagroup.com
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drone-remote-id.com
DroneTag: dronetag.com
Epidemic Sound Music Library (NO copyright strikes!)
Personal Plan: share.epidemicsound.com/STvdS
Commercial Plan: share.epidemicsound.com/STvhV
HolyStone RID module:
holystone.com/Article/detail/id/3104.html
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(Use Heron18 for 30-percent off!)
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For a complete set of contest rules: dronebook.org/page/thejudgesdecisionisfinal
0:00 Panel Intro
2:25 FAA Assure Report
5:49 RID non-compliance fallout
6:53 FAA Regulations Enforcement
19:42 Flying Taxi Infrastructure
22:04 State vs Fed rule Court Battle
25:42 S.H.I.E.L.D. Package
29:32 Legality of Importing new drones into US
32:55 Importation issues for Enterprise level drones
38:57 Good News?
39:55 Chuck Yeager's grandson flies a Drone
#kenheron #faadrone #dronenews
The unthinkable is happening! Apparently the FAA is getting an enforcement arm, specifically tasked with finding violators of drone regulations. Say it ain't so! Ryan Latourette and legendary UAS expert Douglas Spotted Eagle joins Ken in a most important discussion about what's in store for our beloved hobby for 2026.
Please consider supporting this channel with a Membership.
YouTube:
youtube.com/channel/UCCN3j77kPMeQu41gfMNd13A/join
Patreon: patreon.com/Ken_Heron
Submit your CLIPS: https://forms.gle/NZEaLUpr9APqxqk16
_____________________________________________
Links to stuff in this video:
Ryan LaTourette Legal Fund:
freefunder.com/campaign/mcdo-legal-fund
Ryan Email: latourette@comcast.net
Douglas Spotted Eagle at SMG:
sundancemediagroup.com
DroneTag RID Information:
drone-remote-id.com
DroneTag: dronetag.com
Epidemic Sound Music Library (NO copyright strikes!)
Personal Plan: share.epidemicsound.com/STvdS
Commercial Plan: share.epidemicsound.com/STvhV
HolyStone RID module:
holystone.com/Article/detail/id/3104.html
________________________________________________________
Ken's other Channels:
POS Car Reviews: youtube.com/channel/UCVvCqP9pK3X1UdpBqWcZvKw
Side B: youtube.com/channel/UCjB1ZCqiAsQ_JiwYj8bKmkA
________________________________________________________
REMOTEPILOT101.com - remotepilot101.com
(Use Heron18 for 30-percent off!)
________________________________________________________
Get your Eyeball Decals HERE:
PayPal $10 per sticker to: kenheronupload@gmail.com (Include type of drone)
Get Heron Aerial stuff HERE: teespring.com/heron-aerial-photography
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!!
For a complete set of contest rules: dronebook.org/page/thejudgesdecisionisfinal
0:00 Panel Intro
2:25 FAA Assure Report
5:49 RID non-compliance fallout
6:53 FAA Regulations Enforcement
19:42 Flying Taxi Infrastructure
22:04 State vs Fed rule Court Battle
25:42 S.H.I.E.L.D. Package
29:32 Legality of Importing new drones into US
32:55 Importation issues for Enterprise level drones
38:57 Good News?
39:55 Chuck Yeager's grandson flies a Drone
#kenheron #faadrone #dronenews
