Drone close calls spur government to require registration

“WASHINGTON — The federal government will require many drone aircraft to be registered, a move prompted by the growing number of reported close calls and incidents that pose safety risks, officials announced Monday.

Pilot sightings of drones have doubled since last year, including sightings near manned aircraft and major sporting events, and interference with wildfire-fighting operations, the government said.”

By: Joan Lowy | October 19, 2015 | Washington Post

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