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Topic: FEDS announce "test states" for 2014 drones.
willing2's photo
Thu 01/02/14 09:54 AM
By Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration has chosen six states to develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the unmanned aircraft's march into U.S. skies.

The FAA announced Monday the sites will be based in Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia.

Drones have been mainly used by the military, but governments, businesses, farmers and others are making plans to join the market. Many universities are starting or expanding drone programs.

The FAA does not allow commercial use of drones, but it is working to develop operational guidelines by the end of 2015. Officials concede it may take longer.

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta says safety is the first priority in moving drones into U.S. airspace.

http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/24327526/feds-announces-test-sites-for-drone-aircraft

Can we expect to see cammo drones, as well?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEj1DE4RR9M

Published on Oct 9, 2013

The birds may be watching you - and that's not paranoia. A new surveillance drone dressed up as an avian predator and with the same flight performance is being marketed to armies across the globe. RT's Sara Firth went to check it out.

msharmony's photo
Thu 01/02/14 09:56 AM
perfect marriage of technology and free market,,,



boredinaz06's photo
Thu 01/02/14 10:14 AM



Hopefully those states will issue drone hunting permits of which all monies raised by those sales will got to help an individuals legal defense if he/she cannot afford it.

msharmony's photo
Thu 01/02/14 10:16 AM
permits? more government? noooooo


lets just let the FREE MARKET Decide,, that's when things work best ,,,,,:wink:

willing2's photo
Thu 01/02/14 10:18 AM
Edited by willing2 on Thu 01/02/14 10:22 AM

permits? more government? noooooo


lets just let the FREE MARKET Decide,, that's when things work best ,,,,,:wink:

No.
That type of permit is like a deer tag or tag lottery.

:wink: Gun Snatchers!rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl

Conrad_73's photo
Thu 01/02/14 10:19 AM

perfect marriage of technology and free market,,,




WHAT Free Market?

oldhippie1952's photo
Thu 01/02/14 10:29 AM
Just wait till they announce test targets....

TBRich's photo
Thu 01/02/14 10:39 AM
I got an ex-wife more deserving than little kids in Whateveristan. I say go for it.

Conrad_73's photo
Thu 01/02/14 10:51 AM
more Ruby Ridges and Mount Carmels!mad

msharmony's photo
Thu 01/02/14 11:01 AM

Just wait till they announce test targets....



laugh laugh laugh

no photo
Thu 01/02/14 11:53 AM
brings up some interesting questions...what if I shot one down over my property while bird hunting....

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2013/07/photographer_george_steinmetz_arrest_how_much_airspace_do_you_own.html

Lpdon's photo
Tue 01/07/14 02:11 AM

more Ruby Ridges and Mount Carmels!mad


If we had drones like we do now like the RQ-170 Sentinel both incidents would have happened a lot differently, more then likely without loss of life.

Sojourning_Soul's photo
Tue 01/07/14 03:38 AM

I can think of a perfect "No Fly" zone they can test them in......

Conrad_73's photo
Tue 01/07/14 03:46 AM
plenty Jobs,errm,Targets for Amateur Rocketry!pitchfork

InvictusV's photo
Tue 01/07/14 08:25 AM

permits? more government? noooooo


lets just let the FREE MARKET Decide,, that's when things work best ,,,,,:wink:


the government regulating who can use the technology and who can't isn't the free market.

nice try though..

msharmony's photo
Tue 01/07/14 08:30 AM
well,, it is how the internet got its start

government creation goes commercial,,,,,the way of the times,,,

no photo
Tue 01/07/14 08:34 AM
Just don't shoot Amazon's drones, I might be expecting an order.

Conrad_73's photo
Tue 01/07/14 08:46 AM

well,, it is how the internet got its start

government creation goes commercial,,,,,the way of the times,,,

Naw,Al Gore is responsible for the existence of the Internet!

InvictusV's photo
Tue 01/07/14 08:56 AM

well,, it is how the internet got its start

government creation goes commercial,,,,,the way of the times,,,



government creation?

I think BBN would take issue with that..



Conrad_73's photo
Tue 01/07/14 09:42 AM

well,, it is how the internet got its start

government creation goes commercial,,,,,the way of the times,,,

didn't know you approved of Corporatism!

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