International Center for Law and Economics and TechFreedom

Summary: The International Center for Law & Economics and TechFreedom argue that the FAA's proposed rules for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are overly restrictive, fail to conduct a proper cost-benefit analysis, and potentially violate First Amendment protections. They contend that the rules impose unnecessary burdens on commercial and non-commercial uses—such as newsgathering and agricultural scouting—while failing to adequately address safety and privacy concerns.