(Source: NPR) The Federal Aviation Administration has made its long-awaited announcement of how unmanned aerial vehicles - drones - should be regulated in the U.S. Drone operators have greeted the proposed rules with enormous relief. They were worried about restrictions after the accidental crash of a small drone on the White House lawn last month. NPR's John … [Read more...] about Hopes Soar As Drone Enthusiasts Greet New Rule Proposal
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Where Can Drones Fly? Legal Limits Are Up In the Air
from NPR It's getting easier for the average civilian to own drones. The word may bring to mind million-dollar jets that carry bombs, but a drone is any aircraft that doesn't have passengers or a pilot onboard. Some look like sophisticated remote-control helicopters and model airplanes. They're available online and in stores, some for less than $100. But whether and … [Read more...] about Where Can Drones Fly? Legal Limits Are Up In the Air
NPR’s Visual Representation of Private vs Commercial Drone Use
NPR has been discussing drones quite a bit in the last couple weeks. The question they keep asking (a question we asked first have discussed as well) is: who owns the space above your house? The video below features NPR's Steve Henn explaining the FAA's rules as they currently stand - and his visual aid is unmatched: NPR also provides some accessible answer to some … [Read more...] about NPR’s Visual Representation of Private vs Commercial Drone Use
FAA’s Michael Huerta Discusses Drone Safety and Privacy
Monday afternoon, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta spoke with NPR's Robert Siegel about safety and privacy issues in regulating commercial drones. Mr. Huerta is very articulate as he addresses privacy and safety concerns. He is, and certainly should be, the CSO (Chief Safety Officer) and CPO (Chief Privacy Officer) for the Commercial Drone Industry, but someone is still … [Read more...] about FAA’s Michael Huerta Discusses Drone Safety and Privacy
