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Westchester bans drones near county jail

Westchester County has banned drones within 1,000 feet of the county jail over concerns they could be used to drop contraband to inmates. Those who remotely pilot a drone too close to the jail in Valhalla will face a civil … Continue reading

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As Drones Become More Prevalent In Pasadena Airspace, So, Some Say, Does the Need for Local Regulation

Many people have witnessed the spectacle that is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or “drone.” Buzzing through the sky like an angry hornet for any one of a multitude of reasons that range from a hobbyist’s entertainment, to a professional … Continue reading

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Drone regulations taking flight at Iowa Statehouse

Lawmakers are taking a 30,000-foot look at unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones. A growing number of businesses and government agencies have received Federal Aviation Administration approval to fly their drones in Iowa, prompting lawmakers to consider state standards … 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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