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Man gets jail time for drone mishap that injured two people
A Seattle man was sentenced to 30 days in jail last week after his drone fell from the sky and injured two people during a pride parade in 2015, according to reports. Paul Skinner, 38, was found guilty of reckless … Continue reading
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San Diego to crack down on drone regulations, legislation to be proposed
Regulations that would allow local agencies to enforce safe operations of drone aircraft in San Diego are scheduled to be proposed today. The legislation is the product of a working group formed in 2015 after a so-called “unmanned aerial vehicle” … Continue reading
Lady Gaga’s drone swarm highlights rising registration for unmanned aircraft
A synchronized swarm of 300 drones lighted up the night sky behind Lady Gaga, morphing into an American flag as she recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime light show — prerecorded to comply with prohibitions on flying … Continue reading
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
