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The Pope, drones and a few regulations
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Ben Johnson
and Gina Delvac
Sep 24, 2015
The pope's visit inadvertently calls attention to drone regulations.
Change is in the air traffic control tower
May 15, 2015
The air traffic control system is still using radar, not GPS.
Betting big on the future of drones
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 9, 2015
CyPhy Works CEO Helen Greiner has big plans for flying robots.
Proposed drone rules allow limited access for some businesses
by
Nova Safo
Feb 16, 2015
The FAA recommends restrictions aimed at safety for people who aren't flying drones
Pilot shortage grounds flights at regional airports
by
Miles Bryan
Dec 19, 2014
New federal standard to earn commercial pilot's license closes off pipeline of new pilots.
FAA approves drones in Hollywood
by
Queena Kim
Sep 25, 2014
As of Thursday, several production companies can use camera-equipped drones.
Hands off that iPad, flyers. For just a bit longer.
Nov 1, 2013
The FAA needs to give airline-by-airline approval before you can play "Angry Birds" during takeoff.
For public good, not for profit.
FAA eases its rules on using electronic devices on planes
by
Molly Wood
Sep 25, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration is relaxing the rules on electronic device use during takeoff and landing.
Ready for takeoff? FAA considers changing rules on ebooks
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 24, 2013
An FAA advisory committee is considering allowing passengers to use their phone or laptop during take-off and landing, as long as it's on airplane mode.
Flying high with gadgets, coming soon?
Jun 21, 2013
The FAA is looking into allowing electronic devices to stay on during entire flights.