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  • Drone trade group embraces regulation for safey

    The U.S. drone industry wants government regulations for private and commercial use of the remote-controlled devices as a way to ensure airspace safety, the head of a trade group says.

    Written by Grant Gross29 April 15 04:04
  • Amazon blasts FAA on drone approvals, regulations

    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is taking too long to approve drone tests and isn't looking far enough into the future as it prepares rules for commercial drone flight, an Amazon executive told lawmakers on Tuesday.

    Written by Martyn Williams25 March 15 07:44
  • FAA unclips wings of commercial drones

    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has further loosened restrictions on commercial drone flight, removing the need for companies to obtain airspace clearance for flying approved drones.

    Written by Martyn Williams25 March 15 05:49
  • Amazon gets US FAA approval for drone delivery tests

    Amazon's plans for a drone delivery service took a big step forward Thursday when the Federal Aviation Administration gave the company permission to begin flight tests.

    Written by Martyn Williams20 March 15 09:05
  • NTIA to push for drone privacy standards

    The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration plans to host a series of meetings with interested people aimed at developing best practices for protecting privacy in the burgeoning aerial drone industry.

    Written by Grant Gross05 March 15 05:28
  • US aviation regulator proposes opening skies to commercial drones

    The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation proposed Sunday new regulations that remove many of the barriers to commercial use of drones for applications like photography and surveying, but they don't permit the kind of automated drone use that companies like Amazon.com are eyeing for package delivery.

    Written by Martyn Williams16 Feb. 15 03:15
  • Hundreds apply for FAA drone licenses

    The Federal Aviation Administration has issued eight more drone licenses, the latest approvals for several hundred applications it has received.

    Written by Martyn Williams04 Feb. 15 06:39
  • Close shaves between aircraft and drones on the upswing in US

    Near misses between drones and aircraft are on the increase, with pilots of airplanes sometimes having to take evasive action, according to data released by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to some news outlets.

    Written by John Ribeiro27 Nov. 14 18:49
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