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Sorry, UFO Hunters: Area 51 Just Banned Hobby Drones

“There’s some bad news for anyone trying to use their drone to find out what the U.S. government is up to at Area 51. Unmanned aerial vehicles are now banned from flying near the facility. That’s according to a new … Continue reading

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Drone Lobbying Heats Up on Capitol Hill

“The last time Congress weighed in on rules for nonmilitary drones, in 2012, the flying machines were hardly a hit with consumers. And companies said little about using them for commercial purposes. Now Congress is set to make a stand … Continue reading

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The Pentagon looks to laser-equipped UAVs to resurrect its anti-ballistic missile program

“When the Pentagon first commissioned an anti-ballistic missile system (i.e. a Boeing 747 with a chemical laser attached to its nose), it spent roughly five years and $16 billion trying to perfect the tech. Unfortunately, the initiative crashed and burned … Continue reading

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Disney loved its no-fly zone — until it wanted to fly its own drones

“Florida pilots know the rule well — you better steer clear of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, or else. It has been a no-fly zone for over a decade – a luxury afforded to none of the other 400 theme parks in … Continue reading

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