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Entertainment & Sports

Sep. 27, 2014

Drones fly into Hollywood

Partial federal approval to use drones for shooting films and TV has clear benefits to the entertainment industry, legal experts say.


By Matthew Blake


Cinematographers' recent exemption from a Federal Aviation Administration law circumscribing the use of drones is being received well in the legal community, with observers noting the cost savings and safety implications of using the unmanned aircraft for filming.


The FAA's granting the use of drones by six aerial photo and video production companies Thursday marked the first significant instance in which the agency has allowed d...

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