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Jeff Roberts Feb 15, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Not-so-special delivery

FAA plan would bar delivery by drone, “micro drone” rule possible

The troubled skies over the U.S. drone industry cleared a bit on Sunday, as the Federal Aviation Administration proposed a new plan to…

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Science & Energy, Technology
Jeff Roberts Jan 26, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- We have an intruder

Drone on White House lawn leads to lockdown

A small drone landed on White House grounds late Sunday night, leading to emergency vehicles swarming the area, and the perimeter being…

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Technology
Jeff Roberts Dec 31, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Mail in the mountains

Delivery by drone: French postal video shows it can be done

Amazon and Google may have some catching up to do. It turns out the mail service of France, La Poste, has already successfully field-tested a…

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Europe, Science & Energy, Technology
Jeff Roberts Nov 28, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Ambulance drone can help heart attack victims in under 2 minutes

An amazing video shows how ambulance drones could be a game changer in medical emergencies.…

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Science & Energy, Technology
Jeff Roberts Nov 24, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Drone entrepreneurs face “colossal mess” under planned FAA law

The FAA's long-awaited rules for drones are finally ready, and they spell bad news for the many businesses and organizations that had hoped the agency would give up its hard-line approach to unmanned aircraft.…

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Technology
Jeff Roberts Oct 1, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Can you shoot down a drone on your land? New incident raises self-defense questions

A man this week shot down a small drone flying over his property. He was arrested but a recent legal paper suggests his action may have been justified under privacy and self-defense laws.…

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Technology
Jeff Roberts Aug 25, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

FAA’s drone restrictions lead to new lawsuits from universities and business groups

The FAA is trying to crack down on consumer drones, but it's on shaky legal ground. Three new lawsuits from business owners, universities and the Academy of Model Aeronautics highlight its tenuous position.…

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Technology
Jeff Roberts Aug 12, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

FAA imposes no-fly zone near St Louis, where civilian drones could be very helpful right now

The FAA has just banned low-flying aircraft from an area where additional civilian scrutiny, including by air, could help the public understand a crisis.…

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Technology
Jeff Roberts Jun 6, 2014 (Jun 10, 2020) -- Blog Post

The FAA’s misguided approach to drones, and how to fix it

Everyone from Hollywood to farmers to search-and-rescue teams want to use light-weight consumer drones -- but the FAA won't let them. There's an easy way for the the agency to address its safety concerns.…

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