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Drone Lobbying Heats Up on Capitol Hill

“The last time Congress weighed in on rules for nonmilitary drones, in 2012, the flying machines were hardly a hit with consumers. And companies said little about using them for commercial purposes. Now Congress is set to make a stand … Continue reading

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Disney loved its no-fly zone — until it wanted to fly its own drones

“Florida pilots know the rule well — you better steer clear of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, or else. It has been a no-fly zone for over a decade – a luxury afforded to none of the other 400 theme parks in … Continue reading

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Nearly 300,000 Recreational Drone Owners in U.S. Database – FAA

“Nearly 300,000 recreational drone owners have registered their unmanned aircraft in a new federal database intended to help address a surge of rogue drone flights near airports and public venues, U.S. regulators said on Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said … Continue reading

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A Drone Protester Heads to Jail

“Mary Anne Grady Flores is in jail today and American citizens everywhere can surely breathe a sigh of relief that we are safe from her criminal behavior at least for the next six months. That’s the length of the sentence this … Continue reading

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