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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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…
Read MoreDelivery 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…
Read MoreAmbulance 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.…
Read MoreDrone 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.…
Read MoreCan 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.…
Read MoreFAA’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.…
Read MoreFAA 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.…
Read MoreThe 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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