Author Archives: Martin Walls

Fake Signs on Bay Area Highways Say Drones Looking for Speeders

Several signs have cropped up on Bay Area highways, telling drivers that drones are enforcing speed limits. The California Highway Patrol told KPIX 5 the signs are fakes and that they do not have drones. Continue reading

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Domestic Drone Expansion Enters New Phase

The FAA is working to meet the congressional deadline, but the agency is unclear on how the UAS testing program will be funded, or even how much it will cost, an FAA source told National Defense. Continue reading

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‘Game of Drones’ and DIY Drones Trending as Nonlethal Hobby

Unmanned drones may conjure up images of missile strikes, but a group of civilian developers in the U.S. is trying to change that. The Wall Street Journal’s Monika Vosogh reports on drone hobbyists. Continue reading

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Town of Deer Trail Considering Hunting Licenses for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Bounties for Drones

The small town of Deer Trail, Colorado is considering a bold move. The town board will be voting on an ordinance that would create drone hunting licenses and offer bounties for unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading

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