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Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
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Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier

If you own one of these drones, with a little bit of work, you will soon be able to fly over people. Yes, it’s going to require some paperwork, but the FAA just made it a lot easier. I’ll explain in the video below. Waiver Submission Process First and foremost, you will need to submit…

Arapahoe County sheriff’s Deputy Jamie Foster operates a drone during a training exercise at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Police Drones Answering 911 Calls: The Future of Law Enforcement?

Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a police officer. This futuristic scenario could soon be a reality in parts of Colorado’s Front Range. Several local law enforcement agencies are exploring the idea of deploying drones as first responders to 911 calls. Even the…

Man Faces Jail for Flying Drone Over Hangout Fest: Here’s Why It’s Illegal
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Man Faces Jail for Flying Drone Over Hangout Fest: Here’s Why It’s Illegal

Arrest at Hangout Fest for Drone Flight A 25-year-old man from Foley, Alabama is facing jail time after flying his drone over Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, violating local laws, reports AL.com. The arrest highlights the legal restrictions on drone flights over public beaches and event venues. Illegal Drone Flights Detective Carl Wittstruck of the…

Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
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Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier

Flying drones over people has been a headache for many drone pilots due to strict FAA drone regulations. But, there’s some good news. The FAA is making it a bit easier to get approval for such operations, as Greg Reverdiau explained in his weekly UAS News Update. This shift could mean more flexibility for drone…

AATI Claims Groundbreaking FAA Approval for Heavy-Duty Drone Operations
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AATI Claims Groundbreaking FAA Approval for Heavy-Duty Drone Operations

American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI) has reportedly made history with a significant FAA approval. Their AiRanger drone, weighing over 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet, received the first-ever exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. A New Era for Heavy-Duty Drones AATI’s fixed-wing AiRanger drone has received a pioneering FAA exemption…

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