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FAA expands drone restrictions near Navy, Coast Guard assets in Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded existing drone flight restrictions to ban the use of the unmanned aerial vehicles in the airspace above Navy installations that support “high-priority maritime operations.” The expansion came at the request of the Department of … Continue reading
Chula Vista Police Department Using Drones to Improve Emergency Response
Drone telepresence leader Cape and the Chula Vista Police Department announced Thursday that Cape-enabled drones will officially be implemented into daily emergency response missions. The unmanned aerial vehicles will be deployed for use in Chula Vista 10 hours per day, … Continue reading
Is That Right? Do you need a license to fly a drone at home?
Drones, the common name for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), are increasingly filling our skies. As Washington begins to tighten the rules about operating drones, many people remain confused about the current rules, particularly over the question of when you need … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, FAA, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Registration, Regulation
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Virgin Atlantic jet in ‘closest ever’ near-miss with drone on approach to Heathrow
Ten feet was all that separated a Virgin Atlantic jet from colliding with a high-flying drone in what is thought to have been the closest ever near-miss between one of the gadgets and a commercial airliner, a new report has … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Drone Operator, Safety
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