FAA Under Pressure To Allow Drones Over U.S.

Federal Aviation Administration has been asked to issue flying rights for a range of pilotless planes to carry out civilian and law-enforcement functions but has been hesitant to act.

Manufacturing.net
Jun 14, 2010
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