The US has named six states that will develop test sites for drones
The US has named six states that will develop test sites for drones
The US has named six states that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the move of the unmanned aircraft into domestic skies.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not currently allow commercial use of drones, but it is working to develop operational guidelines by the end of 2015, although officials concede the project may take longer than expected.
Drones have been mainly used by the military, but governments, businesses, farmers and others are making plans to join the market.
Many universities are starting or expanding drone programmes.