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FAA approves first responders to fly drones at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport effective immediately
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just approved first responders at the fourth busiest airport in the world, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to fly their drones directly over the airfield. DFW Airport will be the first airport in the US that … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Emergency Management, FAA, Law Enforcement
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New drone can help Camano Island Fire and Rescue crews fight fires, search forest and sea
Camano Island Fire and Rescue’s newest crew member weighs 3.1 pounds and zips along at 33 mph. This bright orange small unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly called a drone, can investigate structure fires with its thermal camera, help firefighters stay out … Continue reading
Coming Soon to a Front Porch Near You: Package Delivery Via Drone
After lagging behind other countries for years, commercial drones in the U.S. are expected to begin limited package deliveries within months, according to federal regulators and industry officials … https://www.wsj.com/articles/coming-soon-to-a-front-porch-near-you-package-delivery-via-drone-1520798822 The Wall Street Journal | March 11, 2018
Amazon, Google, Others Are Developing Private Air-Traffic Control for Drones
The commercial drone industry wants to create a privately funded and operated air-traffic control network, separate from the current federal system, to enable widespread operations at low altitudes … https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-google-others-are-developing-private-air-traffic-control-for-drones-1520622925 The Wall Street Journal | March 9, 2018
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Amazon, Commercial Drone, Drone Delivery, Drone Operator, FAA, Google, Regulation, Restrictions, Safety
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