US allows commercial drones in airspace

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The United States’ Federal Aviation Administration unveiled long-awaited new rules that clear the way for small, commercial drones to operate across US airspace. Under the FAA’s rules, drone operators will be allowed to fly commercial craft weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kilograms) during daylight hours, provided they can maintain a clear view of the drone at all times. Drone operators no longer need a full pilot’s license. Now, they must only be 16 years old, vetted by the Transportation Security Administration, and able to pass an FAA test for a two-year certification.

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