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FAA Issues Refresher on Flying Drones Commercially
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a refresher on its Part 107 rules for small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations, covering commercial and government uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds. If you’re looking to brush up on … Continue reading
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Tagged Commercial Drone, Drone Operator, FAA, Privacy, Regulation, Restrictions, Safety
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House Bill Would Punish Crimes Committed by Aerial Drones
Michigan’s House has passed a bill holding drone operators criminally liable for any mischief wreaked by the unmanned aerial vehicles. Lawmakers voted Thursday on a five-bill bundle of regulations that includes a provision calling for punishment of crimes committed via … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Law Enforcement, Laws and Legislation, Regulation
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Drone came within 50 feet of hitting a MH-65 Dolphin Coast Guard helicopter
According to the Coast Guard, the aircrew flying an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter came within 50 feet of hitting a drone in Port Angeles last Saturday. At the time of the near-miss with the recreational drone, the crew was 300 feet … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Homeland Security, Military, Safety, Search-and-Rescue
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How unmanned aerial systems can assist police pursuits
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – commonly referred to as drones – are transforming daily operations within many industries. Public safety agencies are also starting to use drones to augment response. One area of potential value for law enforcement is supplementing … Continue reading
