General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPhoto and production companies begin petitioning FAA to use drones in U.S. airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration said use of these drones could offer tangible economic benefits but emphasized that all the associated safety issues must be carefully considered to make sure any hazards are appropriately mitigated.
The powerful Motion Picture Association of America, which brings together six of Hollywoods largest studios, backed the request, the FAA said.
Aside from the film industry, others such as agriculture, power line and pipeline inspection, and oil and gas flare stack inspection have approached the FAA and may soon file similar requests.
To get permission to fly, the companies must show their drones would not affect security and that they would be in public interest.
In contrast to other countries, the United States has forbidden commercial use of civilian drones while it develops strict regulations. The FAA plans to allow 7,500 mini-drones in US skies by 2018 and in late December launched testing in six US regions.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)because you know what is coming next, and we can all say "I told you that was a damn fool idea "
My quiet lil rural town is invaded enough by the noise of small low flying airplanes ( they expanded the puddle jumper airport--oh joy)
and the three guys in the area who have big motorcycles, sans mufflers, and zoom up and down the road all weekend.
I can hardly wait for Fedex to zoom drones around town.
Hey..why not replace postal carriers with drones?
Dr Hobbitstein
(6,568 posts)Opening up production avenues for independent filmmakers.
I have a few friends with drones that they use for aerial photography and the like.
Lee-Lee
(6,324 posts)He owns a small chopper and probably 80% of his busienss is taking photographers or power line inspection crews up.
Dr Hobbitstein
(6,568 posts)And there's going to be times where a helicopter is still the preferred way. Camera ops would rather control the camera locally, not remotely.
But such is the crux of technology...
Leme
(1,092 posts)with film crews using drones. The devil is in the details.