Small Consumer Drones Unlikely to Cause Head Injury, Study Says
- Virginia Tech study data supports allowing flights over people
- Researchers warn of the risks from larger, heavier drones
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The small, popular drones flooding the commercial market are unlikely to cause severe head injuries if they fall out of the sky and strike people, a new study has concluded.
The results are similar to findings earlier this year by researchers associated with the Federal Aviation Administration and offer more justification for opening the door to unmanned operations over crowds.