- Drones could soon be flying over our heads as they zip around delivering Amazon packages or capturing footage of a fire for local news That is, if a new proposed rule is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Drones would have to fly 20 feet above people's heads, and have a 10-foot buffer space on all sides, mostly for safety during take off and landing. Currently, operators are largely banned from flying drones over people not associated with the aircraft. Loosening the regulations could clear the way for commercial uses of drones like for delivery and aerial photography.
- The rules are meant to minimize any potential injury to people on the ground should a drone malfunction or an operator lose control. They would apply to drones that weigh more than half a pound and less than 55 pounds, though more powerful drones would be subject to additional rules.
http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/06/technology/drone-rules-people/index.html
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