FAA Releases Final Rule, Opens Skies for Drone Journalism

On June 21, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its long-awaited final rule on commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) weighing less than 55 lbs. The rule, which will be effective in late August, will loosen many current restrictions and open up significant opportunities for newsgathering.

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