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Players in the emerging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) marketplace face far-reaching issues. FAA regulations. Intellectual property concerns. Corporate matters. Data privacy. Counter-UAV technology. Export control. Product liability. Public policy. Business strategy. We provide everything UAS manufacturers, operators, and users need to navigate regulations and risk.
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Hogan is the premier FAA and drone counsel combining regulatory expertise, deep FAA connections, broad understanding of the regulatory landscape and is influential in current and future policy.”
Chambers USA
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Assist counter-drone technology companies navigate legal and regulatory requirements.
Assist several UAS manufacturers, operators, and end users on aviation regulatory issues.
Counsel UAS companies with trade, export, environmental, hazmat, privacy and data security issues.
Counsel companies entering the UAS marketplace to craft a business strategy for success.
Counsel companies to innovate in a safe, secure way that is amenable to policymakers.
Counseling companies and investors on the regulation of drones in various countries around the world.
Develop business and trade association public policy strategies to advance innovation and business success.
Help companies, universities, and organizations navigate FAA regulations to fly drones legally in the U.S.
Help companies to explore strategies to fly UAS beyond line of sight, at low or high altitudes.
Help companies seeking to fly UAS in urban areas, at night, over people, and outside the boundaries of Part 107.
Help companies worried about rogue UAS flying over their property.
Assist innovative UAS companies to scale operations nationally.
Awards and recognitions
Band 1 Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia
Chambers USA
2025
Band 1 Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory, USA – Nationwide
Chambers USA
2016-2025
Tier 1 for Transport: Aviation and Air Travel – Litigation and Regulation
Legal 500 US
2019-2025
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