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While the drone industry zooms, regulation lags

Clip: 1/7/2015 | 9m 30s

Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on why everyone is flying a drone.

Professional and recreational uses for drones have driven a fast-growing industry, but safety and privacy laws are struggling to keep up. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on why everyone from farmers to football coaches are flying drones, and what challenges the government faces in regulating the unmanned aerial vehicles.

01/07/2015 | Rating NR

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