Harnessing Drones

Lawmakers Tackle UAV Safety

Todd Neeley
By  Todd Neeley , DTN Staff Reporter
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A number of companies, including agriculture precision and scouting companies, already have been granted exemptions to fly unmanned aerial vehicles, according to FAA. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer photo by Jim Patrico)
While a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday focused on drone safety near airports, some lawmakers raised concerns that the pace of exemptions issued are not keeping up with technology.

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Todd Neeley

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