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                US Aviation Agency Releases Proposed Drone Rules

   by VOA News

   The U.S. aviation agency published a draft of new rules that would
   regulate the use of small, commercial drones, if approved.

   The [1]document -- nearly 10 years in the making -- requires in part
   that the unmanned aircraft stay away from bystanders, only fly during
   the day, and fly at a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour.

   Special certification for drone operators would also be necessary under
   the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations.

   Public comment and revision are required to finalized the document, a
   process expected to take at least a year.

   The draft publication comes as the White House on Sunday issued a
   memorandum to federal agencies detailing safeguards against civil
   rights and privacy violations in drone use.

   It includes an order to keep personally identifiable information
   collected in drone flights no longer than 180 days -- with some
   exceptions.

   Drone crashes at White House

   Earlier this year, a small drone crashed onto the grounds of the White
   House, prompting a lockdown of the complex while authorities examined
   it.

   A man later came forward to say he was responsible, telling authorities
   he was flying the drone recreationally and accidentally lost control of
   the craft.  Officials said the man is a Washington resident and is
   cooperating with law enforcement officials.

   The Secret Service described the drone as a 61-centimeter quadcopter, a
   small, unmanned aircraft that is lifted by four propellers.
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   [2]http://www.voanews.com/content/us-aviation-agency-releases-proposed-
   drone-rules/2645065.html

References

   1. http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/media/021515_sUAS_Summary.pdf
   2. http://www.voanews.com/content/us-aviation-agency-releases-proposed-drone-rules/2645065.html