Most Drone Flyers Disregard FAA’s System, Study Says

DJI AeroScope system.
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A new study suggests that most operators disregarded the FAA’s system for authorizing drone flights in controlled airspace when flying near a large central Florida airport. Only 19 of 271—or 7%—of drone flights detected near Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) over 30 days in 2019 could be...
Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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