GigaomPolice arrest photographer for flying drone over US Open
The NYPD’s decision to arrest a local photographer and film maker for operating a drone over the US Open site will provide new grounds for debate how to regulate the devices. Read more »
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The NYPD’s decision to arrest a local photographer and film maker for operating a drone over the US Open site will provide new grounds for debate how to regulate the devices. Read more »
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A government audit found that the FAA is not doing enough to minimize risks, establish standards and work with partners to meet a deadline Congress set in 2012. Read more »