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FAA reauthorization bill extends drone test sites
The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill passed by the House of Representatives Monday contains a provision to extend authorization of the agency’s unmanned aircraft systems test site at Griffiss International Airport and five others for three more years. The six … Continue reading
How will new FAA rules affect agricultural use of drones?
What do the FAA rules for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones look like? With the Obama administration saying the UAV industry could mean $82 billion in economic growth by 2025 and support up to 100,000 jobs, the FAA wasn’t … Continue reading
Kenai airport takes caution against drones
Three public areas near the Kenai Municipal airport have received new signage dealing with a new problem: remote-controlled hobby drones that city and airport officials fear could enter approach paths to the airport and damage incoming planes. Pilots and airport … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Restrictions, Safety
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Should Wauconda restrict drone use?
Wauconda officials will develop regulations to limit the use of small, remote-controlled drones over public and private property. The move was prompted by complaints about someone flying a drone near boaters on Bangs Lake earlier this summer, Village Administrator Doug … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Regulation, Restrictions, Safety
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