Civilian drone incidents are also rising. Public agencies have reported 23 accidents involving authorized drones since 2009. And the FAA says pilots have ... an aircraft with wings,” the captain ...

Illicit drone use has not only continued despite states passing strict laws but in recent years has proliferated, says Mike Fraietta, an FAA drone pilot and ... making drone wings quieter, and ...

While recreational pilots are not required to ... and mental condition to safely fly a drone, and pass an aeronautical knowledge exam, according to FAA guidelines. The “Unmanned Aircraft ...

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