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http://in.pcmag.com/dji-inspire-1/100710/news/the-faa-wants-to-allow-small-drones-to-fly-near-peWhen the FAA announced its preliminary rules for commercial drone use, one of the requirements was that, for now, drone operators do not fly near people, which makes sense given
recent events. But that's not realistic going forward, particularly as companies like Amazon and Google test services that will deliver packages to your house. So the FAA this week announced
a task force that will be charged with compiling rules regarding drone use over people. The Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) has until April 1
to develop guidelines for certain drones to travel above an unsuspecting public that has no control over the device.
"The Department [of Transportation] continues to be bullish on new technology," U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. "We recognize the significant industry interest in expanding commercial access to the National Airspace System. The short deadline reinforces our commitment to a flexible regulatory approach that can accommodate innovation while maintaining today's high levels of safety." But don't worry about having to dodge monster drones overhead. For now, these guidelines will apply to small or "micro" drones that weigh 4.4 pounds or less, and are constructed of destructible materials "that break, distort, or yield on impact so as to present a minimal hazard to any person or object," the FAA said.
That 4-pound weight limit would cover most of the devices on our
roundup of best drones, save for the 6.5-pound
DJI Inspire 1. It's unclear if they are breakable enough to take to the skies, but that will likely be covered in the April 1 guidelines. It would not cover
Amazon's PrimeAir drones, which will be 55 pounds or less, depending on their cargo.
Amazon PrimeAir recently showed off a prototype drone that can
fly vertically and horizontally to drop packages in a designated area. Google, meanwhile, has successfully delivered a first aid kit, candy bars dog treats, and water to Australian farmers
with Project Wing.
The FAA has been working on rules for commercial drones of all sizes for some time. An initial proposal was
released in February 2015, but the agency
missed a Sept. 30 deadline so submit final national regulations. The FAA is hoping to file that report this spring.
"The FAA will pursue a flexible, performance-based regulatory framework that addresses potential hazards instead of a classification defined primarily by weight and speed," FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said.
In the meantime, all small drone owners must
register their gadgets with the Department of Transportation or face civil and criminal penalties if caught flying an unregistered vehicle.
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