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The Booming Demand for Commercial Drone Pilots
Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its requirements for flying drones that weigh under 55 pounds. The rules state that the pilot must keep the drone in sight at all times, not exceed 100 miles per hour, and … Continue reading
Drone legislation fails to get off the ground
SALT LAKE CITY — Critics of a bill to further regulate the use of drones say the proposal takes a sledgehammer to a problem that could be fixed with a scalpel, resulting in the legislation failing to find support in … Continue reading
Drone industry fears turmoil in rule expanding flights
A long-awaited framework for allowing drone flights over people — a key step in the growth of the industry — has been put on hold because of security concerns, prompting fears that the standards will be caught up in the … Continue reading
Drones For Farmers Makes Midwest Startup A Flying Success
There was a time when the idea of spraying insecticide and fertilizer on crops from the air seemed farfetched. Today airplanes do exactly that. Now the agricultural industry is considering another type of airborne vehicle — drones. More farmers are … Continue reading
