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FAA Drone Regulations Bar Hobbyists Near Airports, Crowds

To corral a surge in incidents of reckless, recreational drone use, the U.S. government barred flights of small unmanned aircraft near airports and crowds. People who want to fly drones as hobbyists should take lessons on safe operation and keep …

National Parks Service Temporarily Bans Drones Over Its Lands, Waters

The National Park Service last Friday temporarily banned the launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft or drones on lands and waters it administers. National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said the ban would be in effect the NPS can …

Georgia Lawmakers Eye Regulations for Drones

Georgia would take the first steps to regulating the use of drones through legislation under consideration in the General Assembly. Rep. Harry Geisinger, R-Roswell, has sponsored a bill that would provide for the lawful use of unmanned aircraft in certain …

New Hampshire Bills Seek to Regulate Drones, Protect Citizens’ Privacy

New Hampshire could join more than a dozen other states in limiting government and public use of drones to protect citizens’ privacy. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold hearings Thursday on a pair of bills to …