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Police cite District man after drone lands on Ellipse near White House
“A District man was cited by police Friday for flying a small drone near the Washington Monument and landing it on the Ellipse, adjacent to the White House, authorities said.” By: Peter Hermann and Candice Norwood | October 9, 2015 … Continue reading
Government tests technology to find illegal drone operators
“The Federal Aviation Administration has signed an agreement to test technology that could locate the operators of small drones that are flying illegally near airports, as the government tries to crack down on near-collisions with manned aircraft.” By: Joan Lowy … Continue reading
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FAA Proposes Nearly $2 Million Fine To Drone Operator For Restricted Flights
“The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to fine a Chicago-based drone operator $1.9 million for repeatedly violating FAA regulations and flying in restricted airspace. The FAA charges that the company, SkyPan International, conducted 65 flights in the skies over Chicago … Continue reading
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Drones Could Bring Better Medical Care To Rural Patients
“No matter what country they’re in, people living in rural places often don’t have access to high-quality medical care. Everything from emergency facilities, to pharmacies, to sophisticated labs for tests are often farther away. But according to a study published … Continue reading
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