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The Booming Demand for Commercial Drone Pilots

Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its requirements for flying drones that weigh under 55 pounds. The rules state that the pilot must keep the drone in sight at all times, not exceed 100 miles per hour, and … Continue reading

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Drone legislation fails to get off the ground

SALT LAKE CITY — Critics of a bill to further regulate the use of drones say the proposal takes a sledgehammer to a problem that could be fixed with a scalpel, resulting in the legislation failing to find support in … Continue reading

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Drone industry fears turmoil in rule expanding flights

A long-awaited framework for allowing drone flights over people — a key step in the growth of the industry — has been put on hold because of security concerns, prompting fears that the standards will be caught up in the … Continue reading

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Nokia Tries Again for Drone Test Using AT&T Mobile Phones

Does this count as a mulligan? Nokia has reapplied for permission to conduct drone experiments using AT&T smartphones to test radio frequency signal strength after previous approval secured by the company last year went unused. According to its application, Nokia’s … Continue reading

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