FAA Asserts Authority To Regulate Drone Operations In Airspace

Settling a debate that arose last year within its Drone Advisory Committee (DAC), the FAA says it has exclusive authority over aircraft operations within navigable airspace, though it allows that state and local governments can regulate landing sites. Flight paths, altitudes or operational bans...

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