2015-04-28, 07:06
Despite Regulations, Drones Are Taking To The Skies
From package delivery to crop monitoring, drones have the ability to add value to a wide range of commercial services. However, outdated FAA regulations make it difficult for companies to fly drones in the United States. Companies that produce and test drones have taken advantage of international airspace that has fewer restrictions. The current regulations require commercial drone operators to have the equivalent of a pilot’s license, though the skills required to fly a drone are drastically different than the skills required to fly a passenger aircraft. Regulations also restrict drones from being flown above certain altitudes, near airports, and in heavily populated areas. In addition, drones are not permitted to be flown beyond the sight of the operator. All of these constraints create challenges for many drone use cases.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikekavis/20...uture-tech
From package delivery to crop monitoring, drones have the ability to add value to a wide range of commercial services. However, outdated FAA regulations make it difficult for companies to fly drones in the United States. Companies that produce and test drones have taken advantage of international airspace that has fewer restrictions. The current regulations require commercial drone operators to have the equivalent of a pilot’s license, though the skills required to fly a drone are drastically different than the skills required to fly a passenger aircraft. Regulations also restrict drones from being flown above certain altitudes, near airports, and in heavily populated areas. In addition, drones are not permitted to be flown beyond the sight of the operator. All of these constraints create challenges for many drone use cases.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikekavis/20...uture-tech