Senate Transportation Subcommittee Sets Wednesday Hearing on Drone Safety; FAA’s Huerta To Testify

The Senate Transportation Subcommittee plans a hearing Wednesday on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and steps being taken to successfully integrate the technology into the National Airspace System. Witnesses include Michael Huerta, administrator, Federal Aviation Administration; Marty Rogers, deputy director, Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence; and Tim Canoll, president, Air Line Pilots Association International. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. in 192 Dirksen.