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FAA Taking a Look At News Corp's Use of Drone

Posted by samzenpus on from the they-have-a-drone? dept.

nonprofiteer writes "The News Corp iPad newspaper has a drone they've been using for news gathering — mainly flying it over disaster zones in N. Dakota and Alabama. However, FAA regulations on drones are very restrictive at the moment, and they're not supposed to be used for commercial purposes (law enforcement is free to use them). The FAA is now examining The Daily's use of its drone. Could this set a precedent for how private businesses can use drones?"

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  1. Easy solution by Penguinoflight · · Score: 2, Funny

    Get Johnny 5 to drive it.

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    "And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the World"
    1 John 4:14
  2. Re:Drone vs. RC by bky1701 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Oh, right, it's News Corp.... so it must be evil."

    Yeah, I guess all that spying, hacking, manipulation of global politics, extortion, bribery... isn't really a big problem. They're fair and balanced!

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    Great Intellect...
  3. Re:Drone vs. RC by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    They drove MySpace into the ground?

  4. Re:Drone vs. RC by plover · · Score: 4, Funny

    Be nice. Rupert Murdoch has a kind heart. I heard he was listening to some of the tribute messages that the fans were leaving Amy Winehouse on her voice mail after she passed, and apparently he was moved to tears.

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    John