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Mersky

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4. I'm wondering if this sort of 'logic' is behind the FAA's new proposed rules

Reply to Tom Yossarian Joad (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:08 PM

Mar 2020

The public comments close tomorrow, March 2. The new rule would require drones over half a pound to broadcast their flying location over the internet. Is another instance where I’m forced to question who’s safety and privacy they’re truly protecting when the proposal fails tests of practicality, reality, and proportionality.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/new-faa-drone-rule-is-a-giant-middle-finger-to-aviation-hobbyists/

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Drones help police pollution in Alabama. Lawmakers want to make that a crime. [View all] Tom Yossarian Joad Mar 2020 OP

Jeezus H. Alabama. JDC Mar 2020 #1

They are truly evil people, aren't they? bobbieinok Mar 2020 #2

Outrageous. Is gross corruption. Mersky Mar 2020 #3

I'm wondering if this sort of 'logic' is behind the FAA's new proposed rules Mersky Mar 2020 #4

Drones are a real threat to airplanes, that's what the FAA is looking at. groundloop Mar 2020 #6

What is wrong with these slave states? The gov't should be giving the droners a reward or a Karadeniz Mar 2020 #5