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Drones in Central New York

Season 2014 Episode 8 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The FAA conducts research on how best to safely fly drones in public airspace.

Central New York was chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct research on how best to safely fly drones in public airspace. Once thought to only be useful during wartime operations, the recent testing by companies like Amazon has made the possibility of drones becoming much more common a reality in the 21st Century. Also, the startling retirement of Rep. Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh).

01/17/2014 | Rating NR

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Drones in Central New York

Season 2014 Episode 8 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Central New York was chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct research on how best to safely fly drones in public airspace. Once thought to only be useful during wartime operations, the recent testing by companies like Amazon has made the possibility of drones becoming much more common a reality in the 21st Century. Also, the startling retirement of Rep. Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh).

01/17/2014 | Rating NR

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