Lawmakers in NJ want to make sure that there won't be any drunken drone flying going on, so they've recently introduced new legislation that would make it illegal to operate a drone while drunk. This means that for those who do get caught flying around a drone while under the influence, they could spend several months in jail and face a fine.
It's alleged that at least 38 different states are considering similar new rules, banning citizens from flying drones while under the influence.
Aside from this workshop, there are a variety of others in different regions that are also looking to help people become more familiar with drone technology.
This isn't the first workshop of its kind, there have been some drone workshops held before and hundreds of people have taken advantage of attending them. More police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officials have also been experimenting with using drones in their line of work. Whether it's helping clean the road after an accident, searching for missing people, helping to fight fires, there are many ways that drones can come in handy.
The workshops are going to teach participants about how drone technology can be used for both government and commercial purposes.
The drone market today has grown into a multi-billion dollar market and you can find drones to fly that cost several hundred, up to several thousand dollars. Though industry experts maintain that the growth of the small drone market might be negatively impacted by regulatory restrictions in the coming years.
The FAA has recently banned drones from flying over nuclear sites, for safety and security purposes. They've also recently recommended being able to identify and track drones that are in the air, though there is conflict about which sort of drones should fall under those rules. And the registration-free period is over, meaning that those who want to fly their drones now in the US will need to sort out some particulars firsts.
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Sources:
http://www.witn.com/content/news/North-Carolina-government-plans-drone-workshops-for-2018-467501303.html
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20180101/got-drone-not-so-fast-flying-it-around-northwest-florida
https://dronelife.com/2017/12/19/new-report-predicts-small-drones-market-exceed-10-billion-2020/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/12/20/faa-panel-recommends-tracking-drones-but-dispute-lingers-over-including-hobbyists/969448001/
http://news.siu.edu/2017/12/121217-drone-operator-workshop.php
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-drones/u-s-bars-drones-over-nuclear-sites-for-security-reasons-idUSKBN1EC2MQ
https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/12/trump-signs-bill-requiring-drone-registration/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/12/06/new-jersey-bill-drunk-drone/
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good article~ RT'd 😬
Sure seems like another money making regulation for the state government. I am not disputing that someone who causes damage with a drone should be liable for it, but I am not sure we need another law.
The articular was a good read with good information in though.
right 😂! what's 1 more? lol
Drones are becoming so advanced. They have immense capabilities to take photographs and even transport small items. The future of transport could be very different to what is currently is.....
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excellent regulation, nobody in a drunken state could do anything good, many meno to be able to operate these devices, can cause great damage, not only to people, but also to the structures especially electrical lines.
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Great technology Drones, but drunken drones are much harmful and cause too much un necessary damages, So they followed rules and ragulations.
this is really great read @doitvoluntarily , i am still learning to fly one hence I am new to using my drone . In addition, we really need to be very careful as a traveler to which country are allowed to fly drones, otherwise we're gonna pay a huge fine
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I think it was a good step dronr citizens should be banned more than before
Nice post @doitvoluntarily!! I am in favor of drone regulation. It is needed. Too many idiots wanting to get their drones out near planes etc.
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lol this is funn hahahaha , how will they know if you are under influence if the drone is 100 meters away? haha