U.S. Gov Authorizes Commercial Use of Aerial Drones Within U.S.
31 December 2013
Brandy D. Anderson
In a move which the ACLU marks as worrisome, the US has authorized private parties to use aerial drones within the United States. On Monday, 30 December, the FAA chose six sites for unmanned aircraft research: Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas, and Virgina.
The University of Alaska is scheduled to test monitoring and navigation with an emphasis on safety standards for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations. The State of Nevada is slated to concentrate on operation standards and certification requirements. New York’s Griffiss International Airport will focus on test and evaluation processes with an emphasis on researching the complexities of integrating the UAS into the congested, northeast airspace. The North Dakota Department of Commerce will research airworthiness testing and reliability while also incorporating human factors into their research. Texas A&M University will…
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