Micro-Drones to Have Their Own Rules of the Road Under FAA Plan
- FAA wants to ease requirements for drones that are harmless
- Advisory panel will be named to develop proposals by April 1
A micro quadcopter drone.
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The U.S. government wants to create a new category of “micro” drones that are built with materials that won’t harm people in a crash, opening the door for more widespread uses in crowded places and other sensitive locations.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced the formation of an industry advisory panel to help it draft the requirements for micro drones, according to a press release.