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Jan. 8, 2020

Drones create novel issues of liability and privacy

Integrating drones into U.S. skies — and specifically into U.S. industries – is not a new goal. It has been a top priority for the Federal Aviation Administration since 2012, when Congress enacted legislation requiring the FAA to develop regulations that would facilitate the integration of drone technologies into our airspace.

Paul Fraidenburgh

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As 2019 ended, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said in a statement, “Drones are the fastest growing segment of transportation in our nation and it is vitally important that they are safely integrated into the national airspace.” Integrating drones into U.S. skies — and specifically into U.S. industries — is not a new goal. It has been a top priority for the Federal Aviation Administration since 2012, when Congress enacted legislation requiring the FAA to devel...

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