If you aren’t doing anything else this morning you may want to tune into a hearing being held by the Congressional Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade at 10:15 EST or if you are in Washington you can swing by 2123 in the Rayburn Office Building. The hearing is entitled The Disrupter Series: The Fast – Evolving Uses and Economic Impacts of Drones. Witnesses will be announced and are by invitation only. The hearing webcast will be available at http://energycommerce.house.gov/.
“American drone makers have shown their commitment to innovation in turning what was once seen as science fiction into a reality available to consumers and businesses across the country. There are many exciting drone applications in various stages of development. Entrepreneurship and innovation are part of this country’s foundation, and we should be searching for ways to position the U.S. as a leader in drone technology development.”
— U.S. Rep. Dr. Michael C. Burgess (R-TX), chairman of the subcommittee
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This hearing took place yesterday. You can watch it here.