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Congressman’s bill aims to tame drones
Rogue drones flying over could be a problem for the military, and it’s one to which Rep. Neal Dunn is looking to put a stop. Dunn is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that clarifies the military’s authority to put a stop to … Continue reading
FAA: Reports of drone encounters with aircraft on the rise
The Federal Aviation Administration said reports of possible drone encounters with aircraft and airports were on the rise in 2016. From February through September 2016 there were 1,274 reports of such encounters with drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, a 46 … Continue reading
Nevada officials help develop defense systems against drone threats
Nevada drone experts have finished a Federal Aviation Administration operation in Denver to develop the counter unmanned systems industry, which is the development of defense systems against drone threats. “Right now airports do not have a radar that can effectively … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, FAA, Prototypes and Patents, Security, Testing
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Pilot of Commercial Airliner Nearly Collides with Drone Near LAX
The pilot of a commercial airliner reported seeing a drone flying Monday near Los Angeles International Airport, reports City News Service. The unmanned aerial vehicle came dangerously close to colliding with the airline, with potentially disastrous consequences. The crew of … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, FAA, Restrictions, Safety
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