A consortium of research organizations published a report last week describing what might really happen if a drone hit a person on the ground. The report was commissioned by the FAA to help inform future regulation about drone flight over people, currently restricted. The prohibition of flight over people limits many commercial applications such as drone delivery in urban … [Read more...] about What Really Happens if a Drone Lands on Your Head?
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Drone Industry Excluded at Senate Subcommittee Hearing
Yesterday's Senate Subcommittee Hearing, Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology into the National Airspace System, offered testimony from politicians, air line pilots, and the FAA on drone safety - but did not include any representatives from the drone industry. All of the testimonies were largely focused on the potential dangers of drones to commercial airplanes, … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Excluded at Senate Subcommittee Hearing
