Domestic Aerial Drones
At a forum on how unmanned aerial drones are being used in the U.S. for non-military purposes Will Saletan analyzed public opinion on drones and Representative Paul…
Witnesses testified on the domestic remotely-piloted aerial vehicle industry. They focused on economic potential and legal hurdles facing… read more
Remotely Piloted Aviation Outlook Witnesses testified on the domestic remotely-piloted aerial vehicle industry. They focused on economic potential and legal hurdles facing the commercialization of the drone industry as the federal government moves toward allowing the technology to be tested at a handful of different sites. Topics included technical, privacy, and administrative issues. Professor Missy Cummings said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was unlikely to meet its deadlines for allowing more drones in the skies. Intelligence Committee Chair Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) also testified, saying armed drones should be banned on U.S. soil. close
At a forum on how unmanned aerial drones are being used in the U.S. for non-military purposes Will Saletan analyzed public opinion on drones and Representative Paul…
Harley Geiger talked about increased U.S. domestic use of unpiloted aerial drones. He answered to telephone calls and…
MIT Professor and former fighter pilot Missy Cummings said aerial drones were revolutionizing the agriculture sector and will likely do the same for the…
Policy and technology experts testified on the use of unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, for domestic…