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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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Reply to ProgressiveProfessor (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 25, 2012, 12:30 PM

Nov 2012

...class A, B and C airports plus 30 miles covers a large number of aircraft but there is a significant number of GA aircraft in remote locations that are also border areas which may be of interest to those seeking acquire and operate the drones.

For the last 20 years standards for military and commercial aviation in general have been moving closer but more work is needed for improved safety. Test cases such as the type to which you are referring will be key.

BTW, are you a pilot?

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