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Drones are revolutionizing the telecommunication industry

Drones are coming — be afraid, be very, very afraid! While the term drone typically conjures images of the Terminator franchise’s sinister Skynet corporation, or modern-day military warfare, the reality is less horrifying, but potentially more lucrative … Business Insider | Sept. … Continue reading

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FedEx Working on Drone and Automation Projects – With Caveats

John Zimmer, co-founder and president of the on-demand ride-sharing company Lyft, thinks that in less than a decade private car ownership will essentially have ended in major U.S. cities. Also, that within five years most Lyft trips will take place … Continue reading

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New FAA Rules Allow More Commercial Drones In The Air

Federal officials implemented rules to allow for commercial operations of the small, unmanned aircraft. The rules will also impact on how the media can use drones in news and documentary coverage. http://www.npr.org/2016/08/30/491906502/new-faa-rules-allow-more-commercial-drones-in-the-air NPR Morning Edition | Aug. 30, 2016

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Drones rule: FAA makes commercial drones legit

The Federal Aviation Administration’s new rules on commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, take effect Monday. The regulations, announced in June, apply to drones weighing less than 55 pounds. Commercial drone pilots must take a test, at … Continue reading

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