Amazon is really getting serious about drones. The electronic commerce company suggested that an airspace be reserved for commercial drone flight during a NASA conference on Tuesday. The proposal, which pertained to Amazon Prime Air, suggested that a 200 to 400 foot air space be assigned for drones traveling at high speeds. Amazon’s proposal is conducive with NASA’s documented efforts to develop an air-traffic system for drones, known as the Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management system.
In other drone news, Suffolk County, N.Y.’s legislature decided to place restrictions on camera-carrying drones following a 15-2 vote on Tuesday. As a result of the vote, any person operating a camera-bearing drown will need a permit to fly the UAV over county buildings and parks, and will also need permission to fly the devices over county beaches during summer months. Also, a proposal brought to Chicago’s City Council would prevent drones from being flown within 5 miles of the Windy City’s airports should the measure be approved.
Aldermen propose banning drones near Chicago airports
Suffolk County, N.Y., Lawmakers Place Limits on Drones
Will Amazon’s new plan make commercial drone use widespread?
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2015-07-29T20:07:21Z
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