How airports and the drone industry are teaming up to protect planes

“More than 50 U.S. airports will test a new system to make themselves more aware of drones flying near their runways. Airport executives and the drone industry expect the Digital Notice and Awareness System (D-NAS) to improve safety amid concerns raised by 764 drone sightings near airplanes in 2015.

Drone hobbyists are required to notify airports of their plans when flying within five miles of an airport, but doing so has been a difficult process.”

By: Matt McFarland | March 29, 2016 | Washington Post

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