Drones Coming to a Sky Near You as Interest Surges

Started by FARRIER, April 02, 2012, 05:13:10 AM

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http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/drones-coming-sky-interest-surges-16049285#.T3k00dnau8F

"Among the groups seeking to take advantage of the steep drop in price of drone technology are journalists who want to attach cameras to aircraft the size of small pizzas and that cost as much to buy — about $400 — as a one-hour helicopter rental for a photographer."

"In Idaho, wildlife biologists started using a drone for counting fish nets after a helicopter crash killed two colleagues and a pilot."

"That last rule reportedly led to trouble for some Los Angeles real estate agents, who were warned by police to stop using drones to take photos and video of homes for sale, according to the Los Angeles Times."

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