drones

Merrill uses a drone to take aerial shots of Santa Cruz, Calif.

As Drones Fly In Cities And Yards, So Do The Complaints

10:25am May 14, 2014

by Laura Sydell

As the price of drones drops, more people are playing around with them in their cities and neighborhoods. This doesn't sit well with a lot of Americans. Are they just paranoid?

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Joe Kummer, president of Propulsive Wing in Elbridge, N.Y., is rooting for having a drone test site in upstate New York. He says it could save him trips to the West Coast to try out new drone prototypes.

Seeking A 'Field Of Dreams' For A Rising Drone Industry

11:18am May 12, 2014

by Ryan Delaney

Drone developers in upstate New York and other regions are striving to be named official testing sites for drones as the FAA creates regulations for their use.

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Under The Radar: Some Pilots Of Small Drones Skirt FAA Rules

11:17am May 12, 2014

by Steve Henn

Unmanned drones aren't just a tool for governments anymore. By as early as this year, the FAA expects to propose rules opening small, unmanned airborne vehicles, or drones, for commercial use.

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AeroVironment's Raven drone is used for military surveillance and can be launched by hand.

This Defense Contractor Has A Green Side

10:06am January 22, 2013

by Amy Walters

AeroVironment has an unusual combination of products — military drones and electric vehicle chargers. The company's president acknowledges that some workers are uncomfortable with the company's dual interests, but he doesn't see a conflict.

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