FAA to require drones to display ID number on outside surface

Credit: FAA
Concerned that explosives concealed inside a drone could pose a danger to someone trying to identify an unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV), the FAA will require owners to display their registration number on an outside surface. The new rule takes effect Feb. 23. The change has been issued as an interim...
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