The FAA has also decided to include drones within the definition of “aircraft.” This means, according to some, that drones are entitled to the same protections of federal law as commercial airplanes, private airplanes, and helicopters.ĭefining drones as aircraft for purposes of federal regulations has some benefits.
It has promulgated rules regarding operator testing, operational limitations, and so on. It is the primary agency in charge of integrating drones into the national airspace.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has jurisdiction over United States airspace. Shooting down a drone with a Patriot missile is both a perfect example of regulatory overkill and provides the excuse to examine how just one regulation has both benefits and unintended consequences.
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